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ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 22

ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 22

22—Provisions for evidence in case of foreign will

        (1)         On any non-contentious application for probate or administration, with the will annexed, relating to a will made in a foreign country other than any of the British dominions, the Court may—

            (a)         grant probate or administration on the consul or consular agent in this State for the foreign country, or any other person acquainted with the law of such country, testifying, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the will is valid according to such law; or

            (b)         issue a commission to take evidence in the foreign country in support of the will and in proof of the law affecting the validity thereof.

        (2)         The provisions of the law for the time being in force with regard to commissions issued from the Court in actions depending therein shall, so far as applicable, apply to commissions issued under this section.