Legal Definitions - Queen's proctor

Queen's Proctor

A Queen's Proctor is a solicitor who represents the Crown in legal cases related to domestic relations, probate, and admiralty. They may intervene in cases of divorce or nullity of marriage to prove collusion between the parties.

If a couple is getting a divorce and the Queen's Proctor suspects that they are colluding to deceive the court, they may intervene to investigate and present evidence of the collusion.

In a probate case, if the Queen's Proctor believes that the will is fraudulent, they may intervene to challenge the validity of the will.

In an admiralty case, if the Queen's Proctor believes that a ship's captain is acting negligently and endangering the lives of passengers, they may intervene to ensure that the captain is held accountable for their actions.

These examples illustrate how the Queen's Proctor represents the Crown's interests in legal cases related to domestic relations, probate, and admiralty. They act as a watchdog to ensure that justice is served and that the law is upheld.