The WLR Daily case summaries
[2023] WLR(D) 244
Chancery Division
James v Scudamore and others
[2023] EWHC 996 (Ch)
2023 Feb 28–March 2; May 3
Judge Paul Matthews sitting as a High Court judge
Will— Validity— Witness signature— Claimant challenging validity of codicil to will alleging inter alia witnesses signed before testator— Claim for the revocation of probate brought seven years after claimant’s allegation of invalidity of codicil— Whether equitable doctrine of laches a defence to delayed probate claim—
Wills Act 1837 (c 26 7 Will 4 & 1 Vict), s 9