Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 664
664. The judge or magistrate requested to give his assistance
under the last preceding article, shall read out and explain to the
testator the contents of the pap er which the testator declares to be
his will, and shall enter, at the foot thereof, a declaration t o the
effect that he has complied with such requirements, and that he is
satisfied that the contents of the paper are in accordance with the
intention of the testator. Such declaration shall be dated and signed
by the judge or magistrate.
Formalities to be
observed by judge
or magistrate
assisting an
illiterate person.
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