In re Sutton v [1999] JLR_Note 19a (12 February 1999)

In re Sutton v [1999] JLR_Note 19a (12 February 1999)

The court held that contingent claims relating to the liabilities of a deceased Lloyd's 'name' may be admitted against the estate, subject to the usual requirements of certainty and proof.

Parties
Executor/administrator: Sutton
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 February 1999
Procedural Posture
Probate / Interlocutory
Outcome
Contingent claims may be admitted against the estate.
Legal Topics
Contingent Claims, Lloyd's Name Estate
Probate Estate Administration Contingent Claims Lloyd's Name Estate

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Parties

Sutton

Executor/administrator

Procedural Posture

Probate / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether contingent claims can be made against the estate of a deceased Lloyd's 'name'

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that contingent claims relating to the liabilities of a deceased Lloyd's 'name' may be admitted against the estate, subject to the usual requirements of certainty and proof.

Court Disposition

Contingent claims may be admitted against the estate.