Civil Partnership Act 2004

Part 3 E+W Supplementary

Paragraphs 15 to 17: meaning of “disposition” and saving E+W

18 (1) In paragraphs 15 to 17 “disposition” does not include any provision contained in a will or codicil but, with that exception, includes any conveyance, assurance or gift of property of any description, whether made by an instrument or otherwise.

(2) The provisions of paragraphs 15 to 17 are without prejudice to any power of the High Court to grant injunctions under section 37 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54).

Interpretation of Schedule E+W

19 E+W In this Schedule—

• “the court” means the High Court or, where a county court has jurisdiction by virtue of Part 5 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42), a county court;

• “dwelling-house” includes—

  (a)

  any building, or part of a building, which is occupied as a dwelling, and

  (b)

  any yard, garden, garage or outhouse belonging to, and occupied with, the dwelling-house;

• “overseas country” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(3).