In re N v [1999] JLR 86 (25 March 1999)

In re N v [1999] JLR 86 (25 March 1999)

The court held that 'benefit' under art. 43 of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 is to be interpreted broadly and is not limited to financial interests; it may encompass wider family interests, avoidance of family conflict, and reduction of tax liability.

Citation
[1999] JLR 86
Parties
Minor Beneficiary: N
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 March 1999
Procedural Posture
Trust Variation Application / Judgment on Application to Vary Trust Under Trusts (jersey) Law 1984, Art. 43
Outcome
Application to vary the trust granted
Legal Topics
Variation of Trusts, Benefit of Minor Beneficiaries, Interpretation of 'benefit' Under Trust Law
Trusts Variation of Trusts Benefit of Minor Beneficiaries Interpretation of 'benefit' Under Trust Law

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Parties

N

Minor Beneficiary

Procedural Posture

Trust Variation Application / Judgment on Application to Vary Trust Under Trusts (jersey) Law 1984, Art. 43

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court may vary a trust for the 'benefit' of minor beneficiaries under Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, art. 43
  2. 2 How 'benefit' should be construed in the context of trust variation for minors

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that 'benefit' under art. 43 of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 is to be interpreted broadly and is not limited to financial interests; it may encompass wider family interests, avoidance of family conflict, and reduction of tax liability.

Court Disposition

Application to vary the trust granted

Orders

  • Trust varied for the benefit of minor beneficiaries as per the application