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Copy of the opinion of the Attorney, Solicitor General and the Counsel of the Admiralty...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/34B/227

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This record is about the Copy of the opinion of the Attorney, Solicitor General and the Counsel of the Admiralty... dating from 1814 Jul 28.

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Reference
ADM 359/34B/227
Date
1814 Jul 28
Description

Copy of the opinion of the Attorney, Solicitor General and the Counsel of the Admiralty on the validity of the Will of Richard Sharpe, late of HM ship Hussar, who died a prisoner of war in France, where the will was executed. Gives the provisions of Statutes, but they do not provide for particular circumstances. Opine that the Treasurer will not be justified in paying, when the authority of a Will is attested other than In the terms of the Act. Suggest an opinion is sought of the Court of Kings Bench on a special case, and to consider whether it is necessary to pass an Act of Parliament to give validity to wills made under such circumstances.

Enclosure.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/34B
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10680187/

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Copy of the opinion of the Attorney, Solicitor General and the Counsel of the Admiralty...