In re Power v [1966] JJ 643 (08 July 1966)

The court held that the will should be interpreted to give effect to the testator's intention, ascertained from the language of the will and the circumstances surrounding its creation.

Citation: [1966] JJ 643
Parties: Testator: Power
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 July 1966
Procedural Posture: Succession Wills Interpretation / Judgment
Outcome: will interpreted to give effect to testator's intention
Legal Topics: Wills, Interpretation of Wills

Succession Law Wills Interpretation of Wills

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Procedural Posture

Succession Wills Interpretation / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 How should the will be interpreted to give effect to the testator's intention?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the will should be interpreted to give effect to the testator's intention, ascertained from the language of the will and the circumstances surrounding its creation.

Court Disposition

will interpreted to give effect to testator's intention