References: (1873) 3 P & D 64
Coram: Sir J Hannen
Ratio: Sir J Hannen said that a testator ‘may disinherit his children, leave his property to strangers to gratify his spite, or to charities to gratify his pride’.
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Judy Ledger v Wootton and Another ChD (Bailii, [2007] EWHC B13 (Ch), [2007] EWHC 2599 (Ch), Bailii)
A grant of probate was challenged, the claimant stating that, at the time of the will, the deceased had lacked testamentary capacity.
Held: The deceased had a history of mental health difficulties. It was for the person proposing a will to . .
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Last Update: 30 July 2017
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