Skinner v Frappell [2008] NSWCA 296

New South Wales Court of Appeal

CITATION: Skinner v Frappell [2008] NSWCA 296

HEARING DATE(S): 12 September 2008

JUDGMENT DATE: 12 November 2008

JUDGMENT OF: Basten JA at 1; Campbell JA at 18; Young CJ in Eq at 24

DECISION: Appeal dismissed with costs.

CATCHWORDS: APPEAL- Decison on fact- Powers of review by appellate courts discussed. - SUCCESSION- Appellant seeks revocation of probate or provision under Family Provision Act on basis of "compelling inferences"- Trial judge declines to draw inferences and dismisses claims- Held judge did not commit appealable error in so doing.

LEGISLATION CITED: Family Provision Act 1982, s 6 Interpretation Act 1987, s 34

CATEGORY: Principal judgment

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