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Abbott v Abbott

Citation(s)
  
[2007] UKPC 53, [2008] 1 FLR 1451

Prior action(s)
  
Court of Appeal of Antigua and Barbuda

Ruling court
  
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

Similar
  
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Abbott v Abbott [2007] UKPC 53 was advice from the Privy Council on a case from the Court of Appeal of Antigua and Barbuda, that is relevant for English land law and concerns the nature of constructive trusts.

Contents

Facts

Mr and Mrs Abbott were in Antigua and Barbuda and were married. There the shares would still be determined by property law. Mr Abbott was the registered owner. Mr Abbott did not dispute that Mrs Abbott had a share, but disputed the amount.

Judgment

Baroness Hale, delivering the opinion of the Board, said the following.

References

Abbott v Abbott Wikipedia