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White v White [2001] 1 AC 596 (House of Lords)

Husband and wife - Financial provision - Lump sum award - Means of parties - Parties in farming partnership - Substantial contribution to business by wife - Wife's wish to continue similar business - Parties' financial resources exceeding financial needs - Assessment of lump sum payment to wife - Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c 18), s 25 (as substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c 42), s 3)

Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed with costs.

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