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Venkatamahipathi Gangadhara Ramachandrarao v Subba Rao

AIR 1946 Mad 398

The testator's signature need not be at the physical bottom of the will. If placed such that it appears intended to give effect to the writing as a will, it is sufficient under S.63.

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Court
Madras High Court
Year
1946
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Testator's signature need not be at physical bottom; placement showing intent to authenticate the whole document suffices

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        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1946 Mad 398

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