In re Vautier v [2000] JLR 351 (12 October 2000)

In re Vautier v [2000] JLR 351 (12 October 2000)

A will of movable property not signed by the testator but by another is invalid and cannot be admitted to probate.

Citation
[2000] JLR 351
Parties
Testator: Vautier
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Probate / Application for Probate
Outcome
application for probate refused
Legal Topics
Form of Wills, Signature Requirements, Movable Property
Succession Wills and Probate Form of Wills Signature Requirements Movable Property

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Parties

Vautier

Testator

Procedural Posture

Probate / Application for Probate

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a will of movable property not signed by the testator but by another is valid and can be admitted to probate

Ratio Decidendi

A will of movable property not signed by the testator but by another is invalid and cannot be admitted to probate.

Court Disposition

application for probate refused

Orders

  • will not admitted to probate