FS v RS and JS [2020] EWFC 63

Inherent jurisdiction and money The 41-year-old applicant sought financial relief against his parents (who had reduced their financial support) pursuant to s27 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, sch 1 Children Act 1989 and "that branch of the recently rediscovered inherent jurisdiction which applies in relation to adults who, though not lacking capacity, are 'vulnerable'". His argument on the inherent jurisdiction failed: (a) his claim lay far outside its accepted paramaters; (b) it cannot be used to compel an unwilling third party to provide money or services; (c) it is ousted by any relevant statutory scheme.

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Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Inherent jurisdiction cases🔍 Older inherent jurisdiction cases can still be found in Category:Other capacity cases

Date: 30/9/20🔍

Court: Family Court🔍

Judge(s):

• Munby🔍

Parties:

• FS🔍
• RS🔍
• JS🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2020] EWFC 63^B

What links here:

• Children Act 1989
• Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
• Siddiqui v Siddiqui [2021] EWCA Civ 1572

Published: 20/9/21 09:51

Cached: 2025-06-04 22:55:20