Recent cases on interpretation, rectification and mistake

Aim

To examine recent cases on interpretation, rectification and mistake in wills and trusts to provide practical guidance on how to avoid errors in drafting

Outcome

Participants will be able to:

• Identify where drafting is ambiguous or mistaken
• Avoid making their own mistakes

Agenda

• Wills
  • Barrett v Hammond [2020] EWHC 3585
  • Kelly v Brennan [2020] EWHC 245
  • Eade v Hogg [2021] EWHC 1057
  • Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind v Beasant [2021] EWHC 2315

• Trusts
  • Millar v Millar [2018] EWHC 1926
  • Ware v Ware [2021] EWHC 694
  • Goodrich v AB [2022] EWHC 81