Rinehart family feud over $5b trust lands in court

Almost three years after it was first lodged, Gina Rinehart's bitter family feud over a $5 billion trust is due to be heard in an open court today.

Mrs Rinehart's three eldest children lodged the case against her in September 2011, alleging she engaged in misconduct by changing the date they could access their money without telling them.

Just before the Supreme Court civil trial was due to begin in late 2013, Mrs Rinehart made a shock announcement that she would step down as trustee.

The case being heard in Sydney may determine who will replace her.

more: Rinehart family feud over $5b trust lands in court

Almost three years after it was first lodged, Gina Rinehart's bitter family feud over a $5 billion trust is due to be heard in an open court today.

Mrs Rinehart's three eldest children lodged the case against her in September 2011, alleging she engaged in misconduct by changing the date they could access their money without telling them.

Just before the Supreme Court civil trial was due to begin in late 2013, Mrs Rinehart made a shock announcement that she would step down as trustee.

The case being heard in Sydney may determine who will replace her.