Rees v Newbery and Institute of Cancer Research: 1998

The applicant held a tenancy of the deceased, but claimed nevertheless under the Act as a dependent.
Held: If as in this case there was a close personal friendship, and a proven wish by the deceased to contribute substantially to the applicant’s maintenance, the existence of a tenancy agreement would not be fatal to a claim.

Citations:

[1998] 1 FLR 1041

Statutes:

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 1(1)(e)

Wills and Probate, Family

Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.220643