In re Wardlaw-Milne v [1970] JJ 1539 (08 September 1970)

Extrinsic evidence is generally inadmissible to interpret a will's express provisions, except in cases involving testamentary incapacity, fraud, or misnaming of a beneficiary.

Citation: [1970] JJ 1539
Parties: Applicant: Wardlaw-Milne
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 September 1970
Procedural Posture: Succession Wills Interpretation / Judgment
Outcome: extrinsic evidence not admitted
Legal Topics: Interpretation of Wills, Extrinsic Evidence, Testamentary Capacity, Fraud, Misnaming of Beneficiary

Succession Law Wills Interpretation of Wills Extrinsic Evidence Testamentary Capacity Fraud Misnaming of Beneficiary

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Parties

Wardlaw-Milne

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Succession Wills Interpretation / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether extrinsic evidence of the testator's intention is admissible to add to or explain the express provisions of a will
2 Exceptions to the inadmissibility of extrinsic evidence in will interpretation

Ratio Decidendi

Extrinsic evidence is generally inadmissible to interpret a will's express provisions, except in cases involving testamentary incapacity, fraud, or misnaming of a beneficiary.

Court Disposition

extrinsic evidence not admitted