Scheme to manage multiple PI claims against estate approved but challenge on costs allowed (Court of Appeal) | Practical Law

Scheme to manage multiple PI claims against estate approved but challenge on costs allowed (Court of Appeal) | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal dismissed a residuary beneficiary's appeal against High Court orders relating to the estate of the late Jimmy Savile, including an order approving an executor's scheme to manage the multiple personal injury claims brought against the estate following Savile’s death. However, the appellate court upheld the residuary beneficiary's appeal against the orders for costs (National Westminster Bank Plc v Lucas & others [2014] EWCA Civ 1632).

Scheme to manage multiple PI claims against estate approved but challenge on costs allowed (Court of Appeal)

by Practical Law Private Client
Published on 19 Dec 2014 • England, Wales
The Court of Appeal dismissed a residuary beneficiary's appeal against High Court orders relating to the estate of the late Jimmy Savile, including an order approving an executor's scheme to manage the multiple personal injury claims brought against the estate following Savile’s death. However, the appellate court upheld the residuary beneficiary's appeal against the orders for costs (National Westminster Bank Plc v Lucas & others [2014] EWCA Civ 1632).