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Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Del.) 879; jae v. Williamson, 2 N. J. Eq. 85.—Testa~ men causes. In English law. Causes or matters relating to the probate of wills, the pranting of administrations. and the suing for gacies, of which the ecclesiastical courts have jurisdiction. 3 Bl. Comm. 95, 98. Testamentary causes are causes relating to the validity and execution of wills. The phrase is generally eonfined to those causes which were formerly matters of ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and are now dealt with by the court of probate. Mozley & Whitley.—Testamentary disposition. A disposition of property by way of gift, which is not to take effect unless the grantor dies or until that event. greene v. Diefendorf, 56 un, 6389. 8 N y Ea 617; Chestnut St. at. Bank v. Neaciits ete., C 186 Pa.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.