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Trusts [2023] JRC 242

Representation of BOS Trustee Limited

Representation of BOS Trustee Limited [2023] JRC 242 (30 November 2023)

The Jersey Royal Court refused a trustee’s request to surrender its discretion on a proposed trust distribution, directed it to decide within 21 days, and allowed its costs.

  • Surrender of trustee discretion
  • Trustee costs
  • Beneficiary status
  • Directions to trustees
  • Trustee-discretion
  • Trustee-directions
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Trusts [2003] JLR 509

In re Broere Trust v

In re Broere Trust v [2003] JLR 509 (10 September 2003)

Trust directions application on whether a person should be convened in proceedings, focusing on connection to the trust and whether they are a necessary or proper party.

  • Convening parties
  • Directions to trustees
  • Trusts
  • Applications-for-directions
  • Convening-parties
  • Trustees-and-beneficiaries
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Trusts [2003] JCA 048

Sinel Trust v Rothfield Investments

Sinel Trust v Rothfield Investments [2003] JCA 048 (14 March 2003)

The Court of Appeal held that rival claimants to trust assets had to be notified and heard before the Royal Court ordered transfer of the Rothfield shares.

  • Directions to trustees
  • Beneficial ownership
  • Jurisdiction
  • Natural justice
  • Costs
  • Intervention
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Trust law [2003] JRC 009A

Sinel Trust v Rothfield Investments

Sinel Trust v Rothfield Investments [2003] JRC 009A (16 January 2003)

The Jersey Royal Court refused a stay over sending a redacted Act to the Bamfords and held that Mr Sinel had acted improperly by notifying them prematurely.

  • Directions to trustees
  • Confidentiality of beneficiaries
  • Notification of interested parties
  • Professional standards for advocates
  • Costs orders
  • Professional-conduct
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Trusts [2000] JLR 165

In re Esteem Settlement v

In re Esteem Settlement v [2000] JLR 165 (26 May 2000)

Trustees sought directions on whether a third party claiming trust funds obtained by fraud could be joined. The court held it had discretion to convene the party.

  • Powers and duties of trustees
  • Directions to trustees
  • Convening parties
  • Proprietary claims
  • Fraud
  • Trusts
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