Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)
Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 530
530. (1) The note of such particulars shall be signed by the
registrar, and countersigned by the testator or notary who shal l
have presented the will, and by the judge; and the registrar sh all,
within twenty-four hours, register such particulars in a book t o be
kept by him for the purpose.
Where testator is
unable to write.
(2) If the testator declares that he is unable to write, a menti on
of such declaration shall take the place of his signature.
Judge to check
registered
particulars with
wills.
(3) A copy of the said book shall be kept by the judge who
shall, at least once every quarter, compare the registered part iculars
with the wills which, according to such book, must be in the
custody of the registrar.
Wills to be
endorsed with act
of delivery.
Amended by:
V .1864.1.
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