Haines v Carter: PC 7 Oct 2002

PC (New Zealand) The parties had separated after living together. An agreement had been secured through mediation, which agreement was now at issue. Payment was sought ouside the period set for enforcement.
Held: Though the period set for enforcement was only six months, several obligations were intended to continue, and the period for enforcement must be read accordingly. Under the agreement between the parties the mediators were bound to reconvene the mediation for the purpose stated in correspondence.

Judges:

Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Slynn of Hadley, Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, The Rt. Hon. Justice Tipping

Citations:

[2002] UKPC 49

Links:

PC, Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Family

Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.177790