In re Futter v [2000] JLR 344 (27 January 1994)

In re Futter v [2000] JLR 344 (27 January 1994)

A holograph will is valid if it is entirely written, dated, and signed by the testator, and does not require witnesses.

Citation
[2000] JLR 344
Parties
Testator: Futter
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 January 1994
Procedural Posture
Succession / Ruling on Validity of Will
Outcome
will declared valid as holograph will
Legal Topics
Wills, Holograph Wills, Formal Requirements
Succession Law Wills Holograph Wills Formal Requirements

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Parties

Futter

Testator

Procedural Posture

Succession / Ruling on Validity of Will

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a holograph will must be entirely written, dated, and signed by the testator without witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

A holograph will is valid if it is entirely written, dated, and signed by the testator, and does not require witnesses.

Court Disposition

will declared valid as holograph will

Orders

  • will admitted to probate