Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 532

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532. (1) A secret will may not be withdrawn before the time comes for its opening, except by the testator himself or by an attorney specially authorized for the purpose. Act of withdrawal.(2) The testator or attorney withdrawing the will shall sign in the presence of the judge, in the margin or at the foot of the entry in the book referred to in article 530(1) recording the receipt of such will, a declaration that he ha s withdrawn the will; and such declaration shall also be countersigned by the judge. Appointment of time for opening and publication of will. Amended by: V .1864.1; XV .1913.105. Substituted by: XXIV .1995.206. Amended by: XI.1999.2; XXII.2005.58.

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