Supervening insanity will not revoke a will made when the testator was of sound mind.
Citations:
[1708] 11 MOD RAP 148
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Potter v Potter FdNI 5-Feb-2003
The testator’s capacity to make his will was challenged. He had lived alone without electricity, but his doctor said he was known to him and was ‘with it’. Evidence from a member of staff at the solicitor’s office supported the doctor’s description. . .
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Wills and Probate
Updated: 24 November 2022; Ref: scu.219630