In re Vibert v [1987] JLR 96 (20 March 1987)

In re Vibert v [1987] JLR 96 (20 March 1987)

In the absence of precise Jersey authority, it is preferable to follow Norman and French authorities, allowing extrinsic evidence to interpret or supplement a will.

Citation
[1987] JLR 96
Parties
Testator: Vibert
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 March 1987
Procedural Posture
Succession / Interpretation of Will
Outcome
extrinsic evidence admissible
Legal Topics
Interpretation of Wills, Admissibility of Extrinsic Evidence
Succession Wills Interpretation of Wills Admissibility of Extrinsic Evidence

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Parties

Vibert

Testator

Procedural Posture

Succession / Interpretation of Will

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extrinsic evidence of the testator's intention is admissible to interpret or insert additional words in a will

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of precise Jersey authority, it is preferable to follow Norman and French authorities, allowing extrinsic evidence to interpret or supplement a will.

Court Disposition

extrinsic evidence admissible

Orders

  • extrinsic evidence of testator's intention may be admitted to interpret or insert words in the will