Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 677

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677. (1) The will referred to in the last preceding article shall be signed by the testator, by the person receiving it, and by the witnesses. (2) Where the testator or the witnesses do not know how to, or cannot write, there shall be entered in the will a declaration stating the reason for which such signature was not affixed. (3) Non-compliance with the provisions of this article shall render the will null and void. Entry relating to the receipt of any such will to be made in log-book and muster-roll. Amended by: XIII.1983.5; L.N. 407 of 2007.

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