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Equitable mistake (Middleton v Middleton Enterprises (Holdings) Ltd)

LexisPSL

Authors: Richard Wilson KC

Richard Wilson QCJames Weale and Oliver Jones have written an article on 'Equitable Mistake' in the case of Middleton v Middleton Enterprises (Holdings) Ltd.  In the Private Client analysis published by LexisPSL, the authors consider the following areas:

  • Equitable mistake (Middleton v Middleton Enterprises (Holdings) Ltd)
  • What are the practical implications of this case?
  • What was the background?
  • What did the court decide?
  • Case details

The court held that a series of interest-free loan agreements between a company’s shareholders and the company could be set aside for mistake under the equitable principles applicable to voluntary dispositions as set out in Pitt v Holt. The decision makes clear that the court will look at the substance of a transaction, and not simply its form, in deciding whether, on a claim for mistake, the equitable or common law principles should apply. 

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What to consider when looking at assisted suicide

FT Advisor

Authors: Richard Wilson KC

Richard Wilson QC describes the main points of the Ninian assisted suicide case and why Mr Ninian's widow claimed relief from the forfeiture rule in his will along with a list the importance of legal advice. 

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Why the taxman’s latest weapon against evasion might not hit its target
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City A.M.

Authors: Richard Wilson KC