House of Lords judgment
25 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Law Lords rule on a case covering a point of law as to whether a claim on a will requires an express promise in unequivocal terms
- Thorner (Appellant) v Majors and others (Respondents)
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The House of Lords is the UK's highest Court of Appeal. A group of Members called the Law Lords, who are qualified judges, make case judgments. They also hear and determine appeals. Their decision is final in civil matters for all UK courts and in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for criminal cases.