Pinson v Pinson [1991] JLR_Note 16d (05 June 1991)

Pinson v Pinson [1991] JLR_Note 16d (05 June 1991)

A trust will only be created where there is a high degree of certainty of intention.

Parties
Applicant: Pinson; Respondent: Pinson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 June 1991
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for respondent
Legal Topics
Certainty of Intention, Trust Creation

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Parties

Pinson

Applicant

Pinson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 What degree of certainty of intention is required for the creation of a trust?

Ratio Decidendi

A trust will only be created where there is a high degree of certainty of intention.

Court Disposition

judgment for respondent