References: [1964] 2 QB 580
Coram: Gorrell Barnes J
Ratio: Section 3 of the 1861 Act abrogated the common law rule that a change of domicile operated as a revocation of a testamentary disposition. The long title of the Act was ‘An Act to amend the law with respect to wills of personal estate made by British subjects’
Held: The section was of general application.
Statutes: Wills Act 1861 3
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The court considered the proper content of an enhanced criminal record certificate. The claimant said that it should contain only matter relating to actual or potential criminal activity.
Held: As to the meaning of section 115: ‘if Parliament . .
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