Re Briard v [1964] JJ 417 (24 November 1964)

Re Briard v [1964] JJ 417 (24 November 1964)

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.

Citation
[1964] JJ 417
Parties
Testator: Briard
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 November 1964
Procedural Posture
Succession / Judgment
Outcome
Will valid as testamentary document but ineffective to transmit realty
Legal Topics
Wills, Testamentary Capacity, Real Property, Loi (1851) Sur Les Testaments D'immeubles

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Parties

Briard

Testator

Procedural Posture

Succession / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether a will of realty made within 40 days of death is valid to transmit realty under Jersey law

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