Automatic revocation of a will on marriage – a rule that is past its use-by date?

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Brook, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9716-9731 (2024) Automatic revocation of a will on marriage – a rule that is past its use-by date? Private Client Business, 2024 (1). pp. 20-27.

Abstract/Summary

Examines the historical background to s 18 Wills Act 1837, demonstrating that it was a consequence of the property rights of married women. Argues that this section should be revoked.

Item Type Article
URI https://reading-pure-test.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/117898
Refereed Yes
Divisions Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Law
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