Wells v Wells [2002] EWCA Civ 476, [2002] 2 FLR 97

DJ Stone. A (misconstrued) application to appeal a final financial order out of time, ultimately determined as an application to vary pursuant to Thwaite jurisdiction.

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.