Carlton Aldo Watts v Jobyna Watts

Carlton Aldo Watts v Jobyna Watts

The 2000 will was not a forgery; the evidence of the solicitor who witnessed the will was accepted, and the expert evidence supporting forgery was found unconvincing and unreliable. The will was validly executed by the deceased.

Parties
Claimant: Carlton Aldo Watts; Defendant: Jobyna Watts
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Probate / Trial of Preliminary Issue
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Forgery of Will, Due Execution of Will, Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence
Wills and Probate Forgery of Will Due Execution of Will Burden of Proof Expert Evidence

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Parties

Carlton Aldo Watts

Claimant

Jobyna Watts

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Probate / Trial of Preliminary Issue

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the will dated 8 February 2000 is a forgery

Ratio Decidendi

The 2000 will was not a forgery; the evidence of the solicitor who witnessed the will was accepted, and the expert evidence supporting forgery was found unconvincing and unreliable. The will was validly executed by the deceased.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed