O’Connell v Shortland: 1989

Supreme Court of South Australia – The mere eccentricity of a testator is not sufficient to avoid the will.

Judges:

White J

Citations:

[1989] 51 SASR 337, [1989] SASC 1747, 153 LSJS 146

Links:

Austlii

Jurisdiction:

Australia

Cited by:

CitedPotter 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: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.219631