Extrinsic evidence of the identity of a beneficiary can only be admitted where there is a description applying indifferently to more than one person or society. It was contrary to public policy to accept wording in a will which purported to oust the jurisdiction of the court.
Citations:
[1915] 1 Ch 673
Cited by:
Cited – Creasey and Another v Sole and Others ChD 24-May-2013
The parties, brothers and sisters, disputed ownership of lands to be inherited from the estates of their parents, and whether parts of the farm purchased in several lots under different ownerships descended as part of the farm. . .
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Wills and Probate
Updated: 15 May 2022; Ref: scu.510140