FLK 2 Mocks Flashcards
Can trusts be partly void for one of the 3 certainties?
Yes
- eg. successive trusts where not clear distinction of what is for life vs remainder man
- eg. district shares where one beneficiary is clear but another is not
Difference between citation: 1. to take probate and 2. to accept or refuse grant?
- Citation to take probate
- when executor has lost right to renounce probate - Citation to Accept or Refuse Grant
- used to clear of a person with prior right to any grant (inc. executor) who has NOT APPLIED and shows no intention
Limit on adducing hearsay evidence due to witness not attending?
If there is no significant reason why then cannot attend
- such as wanting to go to work instead
What penalty can HMRC impose for lost tax revenue?
- If careless error
- max of 30% of lost revenue as penalty (plus recover amount due)
- can be lessened - Deliberate
- up to 100% penalty
Two people rob a shop by holding the person up at gun point? Only A is using gun whilst B takes the cash from the till? What can B be charged with?
Can be charged with robbery as have AR and MR even though not using the weapon themselves. (co-principles)
What court are co-defendants tried?
Both together always at the court of the one with the most serious offence?
- so if one is charged with indictable only then both still go to crown court
What is the tax point for VAT?
- Generally when goods made available /service performed (goods dispatched or delivery date)
- If goods paid for before that date then payment date used
- If VAT invoice issued within 14 days after basic tax point then that date used
VAT for buildings?
- Commercial Buildings less then 3 years old
- standard rated supplies - Commercial Buildings over 3 years old
- exempted supplies
- can have option to tax - Residential Buildings
- exempted
When can back use possession proceedings?
Only when power of sale is exercisable
MEANS
- After date to redeem AND EITHER
> interest payment more than 2 months in arrears
> written request for capital and not paid in 3 months
> there is breach of some other term of mortgage
s. 9(1b) Burglary
AR
- enter building or part of building as trespasser
MR
- knowing or reckless as to being trespasser
Once entered
- steal // attempt to seal
- inflict GBH // attempt to commit GBH
What is the BEST way to cheque for both business and client money?
Pay into client account promptly and then move business money to business account promptly (maybe 14 days)
NOT splitting cheque as law firms done like this
What to do if acting for buyer of house who suspects there is a non owning occupier (not on PIF)?
Ensure that non-owner signed contract of sale
Courts power to exclude evidence obtained when police breached PACE?
MAY exclude if it would have an adverse effect on fairness of the proceedings
- generally if police breaches makes it unreliable
When can fair dealing happen
Trustee
- pays full market price
- makes full disclosure
What defences are available for attempted murder?
None
Where does criminal prosecution begin for different types of offences?
ALWAYS Magistrates
When is 3rd party to breach of trust liable?
If did not act as an honest person would under circumstance
When does defendant have to disclose defence statements?
NOT at Magistrates
Yes at crown court
Can you get consent for self dealing?
No - remains voidable by beneficiaries
When can someone living abroad be considered a UK resident?
UK Resident for CGT purposes if you are working full time in the UK (even if not living in UK)
If you fail to make declaration of trust in land what effect does this have?
- Validity of trust
- still valid provided you declaration is manifested - Enforceability
- not enforceable as declaration not evidences
What is best practice for transfer documents for land?
Should use an independent witness (best practice)
– otherwise HMLR may not accept it