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Testamentary Paper

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

An instrument in the nature of a will; an unprobat-; ed will. As to when a deed will have the effect of a testamentary instrument, see Deed; Escrow; Donatio Mortis Causa.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

An instrument in the nafure of a will; an unprobated will; a paper writing which is of the character of a will, though not formally snch, and which, if allowed as a testament, will have the effect of a will upon the devolution and distribution of property.

Defined under Testamentary in Black's Law Dictionary.