Jersey Case Law

Page v Hansford (nee Edgar) and Advocate Ingram (Royal Court : Hearing

Page v Hansford (nee Edgar) and Advocate Ingram (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Cadin : Estate) [2025] JRC 286 (10 November 2025)

The Royal Court refused to release the executor from estate proceedings, holding he was both a necessary and proper party. It also made a partial costs order against him.

• Joinder and release of parties
• Executor's role and costs
• Fraude on the légitime
• Rapport à la masse
• Reduction of will
• Probate

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Mauger v Mauger

The Royal Court refused leave to re-amend particulars after a preliminary issue decision, holding the proceedings were functus officio and the new claims were not permitted.

• Amendment of pleadings
• Functus officio
• Preliminary issue
• Prescription
• Rapport à la masse
• Rester sur ses avances

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Mauger v Mauger

Mauger v Mauger [2024] JRC 057 (13 March 2024)

The Royal Court refused a late application to re-amend pleadings in a succession dispute, holding the proceedings were functus officio and the new claims were not allowed.

• Amendment of pleadings
• Rapport à la masse
• Rester sur ses avances
• Fraude on the légitime
• Unjust enrichment
• Prescription

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