What are the requirements for a person to move to a new home for the rest of his life?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Foote Estate (Re), 2009 ABQB 654 (CanLII):
The authors go on to say that this scenario is extreme, and note that Lord Kingstown had commented in Moorhouse v. Lord (1863), 10 HL Cas 272 that this result is “revolting to common sense and the common feelings of humanity”. Nevertheless, it would seem consistent with the principles of domicile that where a person had moved to a location with the intent of being at that location “for the rest of his natural life”, that the requirements for a new domicile of choice would have been met.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for an individual to obtain from another person who has contributed to another person's income? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for disqualification of a person for having a personal interest in a curling facility? (Alberta, Canada)
Does an agent have to be personally liable on a contract where the principal of the contract is not personally liable? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for removing a person's name as a beneficiary under a life insurance policy? (Alberta, Canada)
How has the court interpreted the definition of a personal injury policy in the context of personal injury claims? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for an unmarried person to be entitled to the same status as a married person? (Alberta, Canada)
In what circumstances will a defendant be required to repay in full to a plaintiff in a personal injury action? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for retaining title to a property in the name of a person who has transferred it into another person's name gratuitously? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the effect of a clause in a personal injury judgment requiring the payment of interest on principal after judgment? (Alberta, Canada)
Is a person who is unable to appreciate the risk associated with certain activities entitled to be treated differently than a person with the capacity to understand the risk? (Alberta, Canada)
