Martin v Martin [2018] EWCA Civ 2866

Moylan LJ, Popplewell LJ and Sir Christopher Floyd. Wife wins appeal over £1.6m ‘loan’ tied to the family home.

W’s application for financial remedies. Trowell J was tasked with dividing the remaining assets of a couple who had previously enjoyed immense wealth that was significantly diminished due to the consequences of war.

Harrison J. A Schedule 1 application and connected application under s 423 Insolvency Act 1986. Order for provision of a housing fund; periodical payments; security for maintenance and school fees. The court came just short of making an order under s 423, but made relevant findings.