In re Russell [1963] JJ 259 (13 May 1963)

In re Russell [1963] JJ 259 (13 May 1963)

An act revocable at will, disposing of assets to take effect after death, constitutes a will under Jersey law.

Citation
[1963] JJ 259
Parties
Testator: Russell
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 May 1963
Procedural Posture
Succession / Judgment
Outcome
clarification of legal definition
Legal Topics
Definition of Will, Revocability of Wills, Disposition of Assets After Death

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Parties

Russell

Testator

Procedural Posture

Succession / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether an act revocable at will disposing of all or part of a testator's assets in favour of one or more persons, to take effect after death, constitutes a will

Ratio Decidendi

An act revocable at will, disposing of assets to take effect after death, constitutes a will under Jersey law.

Court Disposition

clarification of legal definition