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WILLS ACT 1997 - SECT 36

When is evidence admissible to clarify a will?

    (1)     In any proceedings to construe a will, if the language used in a will renders the will or any part of the will—

        (a)     meaningless; or

        (b)     uncertain or ambiguous on the face of the will; or

        (c)     uncertain or ambiguous in the light of surrounding circumstances—

evidence may be admitted to assist in the interpretation of that language.

    (2)     Evidence which may be admitted under subsection (1)(c) does not include evidence of the testator's intention.

S. 36(3) inserted by No. 43/1998
s. 54.

    (3)     Nothing in this section prevents the admission of evidence which would otherwise be admissible at law in any proceedings to construe a will.



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