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Copy High Court pleadings 1906

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nameslessone

nameslessone Report 15 Nov 2024 10:43

What are you hoping to find on an original will that is not on the copy.
Does the newspaper not say why the will went to the High Court?

A 1906 is probably typed anyway rather than handwritten.

Now that all wills are being scanned there are plans to destroy originals - even old wills from notable & infamous historical figures.

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 15 Nov 2024 10:05

This link might help re the High Court action?:

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/civil-court-cases-chancery-division-since-1875/

You can download a copy of the Will for £1.50 - see link below:

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.

Frances

Frances Report 15 Nov 2024 10:00

I have just received a copy will and probate from 1906 in respect of my great, great grandfather. I had found out about there having been a High Court action in respect of a will as a result of a general search on line. In Wales all newspapers are digitised by the National Library - certainly up to this date.
I was hoping to see the original will and also copies of the court pleadings. Does anyone know if these are kept from that long ago and if so where can I apply for copies?
Many thanks