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Loan debate determined

The Court of Appeal has dismissed as aspects of an appeal of a High Court decision upholding a loan between trusts following the breakdown of the borrowing trustees’ relationship.  See Trustees until divorce us do part.

Trustees until divorce do us part

I’ve taken some liberties with the heading, the couple in question may not yet be divorced.  They are separated.  In a sequel to a previous blog regarding litigation to determine whether a $1.22 m loan was in fact a gift the High Court has determined that the sum in question was in fact a loan. Background … Continue reading

Abuse of power

Powers of attorney are regularly granted so that one person can act on another person’s behalf.  The granting of power to an attorney can facilitate transactions and represent a practical solution in many personal and business situations.  However, the granting of unfettered power can be abused.  The recent decison in Lines v Pikia provides a … Continue reading

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