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Borrows v HM Coroner for Preston and McManus (Interested Party)

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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Borrows v HM Coroner for Preston and McManus (Interested Party)
   
Issue: Whether, where there was a dispute over who should be able to determine the mode and place of disposal of a body, the court should exercise its power under s116 Supreme Court Act 1981 to appoint as administrator some person other than the person who would have the right under r22 of the Non Contentious Probate Rules 1987.
   
Court: High Court, Queen’s Bench Division
   
Reference:   TLQ080276
   
Neutral Citation:   [2008] EWHC 1387 (QB)
   
Judge(s): Cranston J
   
Date: 15 May 2008