Section 116: Power of court to pass over prior claims to grant.

Senior Courts Act 1981 · 1981 c. 54View on legislation.gov.uk

Part V: PROBATE CAUSES AND MATTERS

If by reason of any special circumstances it appears to the High Court to be necessary or expedient to appoint as administrator some person other than the person who, but for this section, would in accordance with probate rules have been entitled to the grant, the court may in its discretion appoint as administrator such person as it thinks expedient.

Any grant of administration under this section may be limited in any way the court thinks fit.

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