In re Wainwright v [1997] JLR_Note 16a (10 September 1997)

In re Wainwright v [1997] JLR_Note 16a (10 September 1997)

A holograph will is valid without the necessity for formalities.

Parties
Applicant: Wainwright
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 September 1997
Procedural Posture
Probate / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Holograph Will, Formalities of Wills
Wills and Probate Holograph Will Formalities of Wills

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Parties

Wainwright

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Probate / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a holograph will requires formalities under Jersey law

Ratio Decidendi

A holograph will is valid without the necessity for formalities.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The holograph will is admitted to probate.