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Wills
Act, No. 7 of 1953
Long title
To consolidate and amend the law relating to the execution of wills.
Table of contents
| SECTION | TITLE |
| 1. | Definitions |
| 2. | Formalities required in the execution of a will |
| 3. | Soldiers' wills |
| 4. | Competency to make a will |
| 5. | Witnesses cannot benefit under a will |
| 6. | Witness cannot be nominated as executor, etc |
| 7. | Repeal of laws |
| 8. | Application to South-West Africa |
| 9. | Short title and date of commencement |
| Sch. 1. | SCHEDULE 1. CERTIFICATE IN TERMS OF SECTION 2(1)(a)(v) [...inserted by Act 1992_043_011_19920415] |
| Sch. 2. | SCHEDULE 2. CERTIFICATE IN TERMS OF SECTION 2(1)(b)(iv) [...inserted by Act 1992_043_011_19920415] |
| Sch. 3. | SCHEDULE 3. LAWS REPEALED [s7] [...Labeled "Schedule 3..." by Act 1992_043_011_19920415 - was entitled "Schedule. Laws repealed"] |
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