Stratton v Simpson

125 CLR 138
[1970] HCA 45
[1971] ALR 117
44 ALJR 487

(Decision by: BARWICK CJ)

Between: STRATTON
And: SIMPSON

Court:
High Court of Australia

Judges:
Barwick CJMenzies J
Windeyer J
Walsh J
Gibbs J

Subject References:
Trusts
Charitable
Indefinite and uncertain objects
Validity

Legislative References:
Trustees Act 1962 (WA) - s 102

Hearing date: PERTH 10 September 1970; 11 September 1970
Judgment date: 12 November 1970

Sydney

Decision by:
BARWICK CJ

I have had the advantage of reading the reasons for judgment prepared in this matter by my brother Gibbs. I agree with his reasons and his conclusions and do not desire to add anything to what he has written. In my opinion, the appeal should be dismissed.

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