In re Vickers v [2001] JLR 712 (29 November 2001)

In re Vickers v [2001] JLR 712 (29 November 2001)

A general revocation clause in a will concerning property in one country does not necessarily revoke a will concerning property in another country unless the testatrix's intention to do so is clearly established.

Citation
[2001] JLR 712
Parties
Testatrix: Vickers
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Succession / Judgment
Outcome
Revocation not established for will concerning property in another country.
Legal Topics
Revocation of Wills, Testamentary Intention, Cross Jurisdictional Property
Succession Law Wills Revocation of Wills Testamentary Intention Cross Jurisdictional Property

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Parties

Vickers

Testatrix

Procedural Posture

Succession / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether revocation of 'all previous testamentary dispositions' in a will concerning property in one country revokes a will concerning property in another country
  2. 2 Whether express words are necessary to prove revocation of a prior will

Ratio Decidendi

A general revocation clause in a will concerning property in one country does not necessarily revoke a will concerning property in another country unless the testatrix's intention to do so is clearly established.

Court Disposition

Revocation not established for will concerning property in another country.