3 Aug 2006
J M CONDON V J MARSHALL HC CHCH CIV-2005-409-001684
- Citation
- openlaw-707c611e_49e2_43ec_b3d3_a4683690a45b.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The court held that a proponent may abandon a solemn form probate application and enter into compromise; given evidence including medical records and affidavits from the 1989 solicitor and witness, the 1989 will should be admitted in solemn form and probate granted accordingly; the 1996 proceeding was discontinued without costs.
- Grant of probate
- Solemn form vs common form
- Testamentary capacity assessment
- Compromise of probate proceedings
- Law reform (testamentary promises) act 1949 settlement