In re Hewett v [1996] JLR 33 (31 January 1996)

In re Hewett v [1996] JLR 33 (31 January 1996)

The court held that a photocopy of a properly attested will may be registered in the Royal Court if the original is lost and the intentions of the testator are not contested by potential beneficiaries.

Citation
[1996] JLR 33
Parties
Testator: Hewett
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 January 1996
Procedural Posture
Succession / Application for Registration of Will
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Wills, Registration of Wills, Lost Wills, Probate Procedure
Succession Law Wills Registration of Wills Lost Wills Probate Procedure

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Parties

Hewett

Testator

Procedural Posture

Succession / Application for Registration of Will

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a photocopy of a properly attested will can be registered when the original is lost and the intentions of the testator are not contested

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that a photocopy of a properly attested will may be registered in the Royal Court if the original is lost and the intentions of the testator are not contested by potential beneficiaries.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Photocopy of the properly attested will to be registered in the Royal Court