CASE: Simpson v Hodges [2007] NSWSC 1230

Pamela Amy Simpson died on 14 July 2004. She was survived by her two children: a son named Howard Collins Newby Simpson, and a daughter named Shelley Emma Elizabeth Hodges. Unfortunately, Pamela’s death kicked-off many used of litigation between her two children.

Eight months before Pamela's death, $200,000 was transferred from her bank account to her daughter Shelley's account. Shelley claimed that it was a gift; a contribution to the costs of renovating Shelley's house for Pamela to live in.

Howard alleged that Shelley had taken the money without their mother's knowledge or consent. But could he prove it?