Lightbody or Jacques v. Jacques (Scotland), (1996)

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Lightbody or Jacques v. Jacques (Scotland), (1996)

HOUSE OF LORDS

Lord Mustill

Lord Jauncey

of Tullichettle

Lord Lloyd

of Berwick

Lord Steyn

Lord Clyde

OPINIONS OF THE LORDS OF APPEAL FOR JUDGEMENT IN THE CAUSE

LIGHTBODY OR JACQUES (A.P.)

(RESPONDENTS)

v.

JACQUES (A.P.)

(APPELLANTS)

(SCOTLAND)

ON 21 NOVEMBER 1996

LORD MUSTILL

My Lords,

I have had the advantage of reading in draft the speech of my noble and learned friend Lord Clyde. For the reasons he gives I would dismiss the appeal.

LORD JAUNCEY OF TULLICHETTLE

My Lords,

I have had the advantage of reading in draft the speech of my noble and learned friend Lord Clyde with which I agree. I wish only to add a few general words of my own.

In making an order for financial provision on divorce under section 8(2) of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 the court is required by...

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