Re Briard v [1964] JJ 417 (24 November 1964)
- Citation
- [1964] JJ 417
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- Jersey
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Holding and result
A will of realty made within 40 days of death is valid as a testamentary document but cannot transmit realty under the Loi (1851) sur les testaments d'immeubles.
Court disposition
Will valid as testamentary document but ineffective to transmit realty
02
Material facts
Parties
Briard
Testator03
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Posture
Succession / Judgment
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Questions and positions
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Whether a will of realty made within 40 days of death is valid to transmit realty under Jersey law
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The will is a valid testamentary document despite being made within 40 days of death.
- Respondent
- The will cannot transmit realty if made within 40 days of death due to statutory restriction.
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- 01
Loi (1851) sur les testaments d'immeubles
A will of realty made within 40 days of death may be a valid testamentary document but is ineffective to transmit realty by virtue of Loi (1851) sur les testaments d'immeubles.
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Ratio decidendi
A will of realty made within 40 days of death is valid as a testamentary document but cannot transmit realty under the Loi (1851) sur les testaments d'immeubles.
Court disposition
Will valid as testamentary document but ineffective to transmit realty
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