In Re Pinion (deceased); Westminster Bank Ltd v Pinion and Anor

[1965] Ch. 85
[1962] P. No. 3101.]
[1964] 1 All ER 890

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In Re Pinion (deceased)
Between: Westminster Bank Ltd
And: Pinion and Anor

Court:

Judges: Wilberforce J
Harman LJ
Davies LJ
Russell LJ

Subject References:
CHARITY
EDUCATION
ART
Gift to National Trust of studio with contents intact as a museum
Admissibility of expert evidence on aesthetic values to determine whether gift of educational character or for public benefit
Whether valid charitable gift
Standard of values and taste applicable

Case References:
British Museum Trustees v. White - (1826) 2 Sim. & Stu. 594
In re Holburne, Coates v. MacKillop - (1885) 53 L.T. 212; 1 T.L.R. 517
In re Hummmeltenberg - [1923] 1 Ch. 237; 39 T.L.R. 203

Hearing date: 8 March, 22 May, 27 June 1963, 11-12 February 1964
Judgment date: 28 February 1964

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ORDER

Appeal allowed.

Costs of all parties on common fund basis to be paid out of the estate.