In re Moralee v [2012] 1 JLR 180 (20 February 2012)
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- [2012] 1 JLR 180
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Holding and result
The court held that under Wills and Successions (Jersey) Law 1993, art. 15, the costs of administration of an estate have priority over all other claims against the estate.
Court disposition
Costs of administration take preference over all other claims.
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Material facts
Parties
Moralee
Applicant03
Procedural history
Posture
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether costs of administration of an estate take preference over all other claims under Wills and Successions (Jersey) Law 1993, art. 15
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The costs of administration of the estate should take precedence over all other claims as per the relevant statutory provision.
- Respondent
- No respondent argument available.
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Legal principles
- 01
Wills and Successions (Jersey) Law 1993, art. 15
Costs of administration of an estate take preference over all other claims.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court held that under Wills and Successions (Jersey) Law 1993, art. 15, the costs of administration of an estate have priority over all other claims against the estate.
Court disposition
Costs of administration take preference over all other claims.
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