Pinson v Pinson [1991] JLR_Note 16d (05 June 1991)
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Holding and result
A trust will only be created where there is a high degree of certainty of intention.
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judgment for respondent
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Pinson
ApplicantPinson
Respondent03
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Civil / Judgment
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What degree of certainty of intention is required for the creation of a trust?
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- Applicant
- The applicant argued that a trust was created based on the intention expressed.
- Respondent
- The respondent contended that the intention was insufficiently certain to create a trust.
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Pinson v Pinson [1991] JLR_Note 16d
A high degree of certainty of intention is required for the creation of a trust.
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A trust will only be created where there is a high degree of certainty of intention.
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judgment for respondent
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