Reviewed case brief
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.
- 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
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
AIR 1946 Mad 398
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