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Civil Procedure [2015] ZAKZPHC 17

Van Straaten v Ottman and Others (10838/11)

Van Straaten v Ottman and Others (10838/11) [2015] ZAKZPHC 17 (19 March 2015)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
10838/11
Judge
Van Zyl

The court refused to treat a handwritten letter as the deceased’s will, finding insufficient proof of testamentary intent under section 2(3) of the Wills Act.

  • Wills Act Section 2 3
  • Testamentary Capacity
  • Revocation Of Will
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Admissibility Of Document
  • Wills-act
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