The issues relate to (a) the proper construction of Clause 5 of the Will using general common law principles; (b) whether section 21 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982 (‘the 1982 Act’) applies, so as to allow evidence of the Testator’s intentions, and if so how does that affect its interpretation; and (c) whether the Will can and should be rectified under the provisions of section 20 of the 1982 Act.
Judges:
Philip Mott QC
Sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge
Citations:
[2022] EWHC 359 (Ch)
Links:
Statutes:
Administration of Justice Act 1982 21
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Wills and Probate
Updated: 13 April 2022; Ref: scu.672159