Webb v Chapman & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 55 (20 January 2009)

The appellant did not have sufficient prospects of success on ground 5 to justify permission to appeal, and the burdens of further litigation would be disproportionate to any potential benefit.

Citation: [2009] EWCA Civ 55
Parties: Appellant: Webb; Respondents: Chapman & Ors
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 20 January 2009
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome: Application refused
Legal Topics: Ancillary Relief, Compromise Agreements, Permission to Appeal

Family Law Civil Procedure Ancillary Relief Compromise Agreements Permission to Appeal

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Parties

Webb

Appellant

Chapman & Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the judge erred in law regarding grounds 1 and 5
2 Whether the compromise agreement precluded further litigation on related issues

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant did not have sufficient prospects of success on ground 5 to justify permission to appeal, and the burdens of further litigation would be disproportionate to any potential benefit.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

Application for permission to appeal is refused