In re Ruellan v [2001] JLR 286 (18 May 2001)

In re Ruellan v [2001] JLR 286 (18 May 2001)

The court held that heirs may ratify and validate an invalid will.

Citation
[2001] JLR 286
Parties
Applicant: Ruellan
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Succession / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Ratification of Invalid Will, Heirs' Validation of Will
Succession Wills Ratification of Invalid Will Heirs' Validation of Will

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Parties

Ruellan

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Succession / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether heirs may ratify and validate an invalid will

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that heirs may ratify and validate an invalid will.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Heirs may ratify and validate the invalid will