- Statute
- Civil Code
- Article
- Art. 811
- Topic
- Testamentary Succession
- Book
- BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
- Title
- TITLE IV SUCCESSION
- Chapter
- CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession
- Formerly
- Art. 619a of the old Civil Code
- Year
- 1949
The provision
In the probate of a holographic will, it shall be necessary that at least one witness who knows the handwriting and signature of the testator explicitly declare that the will and the signature are in the handwriting of the testator. If the will is contested, at least three of such witnesses shall be required. In the absence of any competent witness referred to in the preceding paragraph, and if the court deem it necessary, expert testimony may be resorted to. (619a)
Cases applying this article
- The Director of Lands v. Pedro Aguas G.R. No. 42737
- Antonio Iribar v. Millat G.R. No. 1638
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