In re Seaton Trustees Ltd. v [2009] JLR_Note 15 (19 March 2009)
The court clarified the scope of trustees' discretion and their duty to act in accordance with the trust instrument and in good faith.
- Parties
- Trustee: Seaton Trustees Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 March 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Trust Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- clarification of trustee duties
- Legal Topics
- Powers and Duties of Trustees, Exercise of Discretion
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Parties
Seaton Trustees Ltd.
Trustee
Procedural Posture
Trust Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What are the powers and duties of trustees regarding the exercise of discretion?
Ratio Decidendi
The court clarified the scope of trustees' discretion and their duty to act in accordance with the trust instrument and in good faith.
Court Disposition
clarification of trustee duties
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