Grizel Craik, Daughter of Adam Craik, and Grand-Daughter of William Craik v Jean Craik, Daughter of William Craik: HL 21 Dec 1753

Marriage Contract- Powers of Father- Fiar- Res Judicata.-
Held where a father had bound himself by the marriage contract to convey his estate to the heirs male of the marriage, this did not prevent him from making an entail in favour of the heir male and series of substitutes. Circumstances in which points raised were res judicata.

Citations:

[1753] UKHL 1 – Paton – 542

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Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Trusts

Updated: 26 October 2022; Ref: scu.558216