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24 July 2008
Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Wills & Probate
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WILLS

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Roberts v Gill & Co [2008] EWCA Civ 803, [2008] All ER (D) 162 (Jul)

When the court gives permission for a personal claim, brought by a beneficiary of an estate in his personal capacity, to be continued as a derivative claim, the personal representative needs to be joined as a defendant.

Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Wills & Probate
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