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Betson v Langton

[2001] EWCA Civ 141
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year2001
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal upheld a Mesher order postponing sale of family home until youngest child reaches 18 in ancillary relief proceedings.

Key Principle

Mesher order; sale of family home postponed until youngest child reaches 18; ancillary relief; property adjustment

Area of Law

family

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