Text of the provision
Art. 811. 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)
Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
In probate, the heirs must produce at least one witness who knows the testator's handwriting and signature and explicitly declares the will to be in his hand. If contested, at least three such witnesses are required; the court may resort to expert testimony.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 810 — Holographic Wills.
- Article 812 — Dispositions Below the Signature.
Cases citing this article
- Eugenia Ramonal Codoy, et al. vs. Evangeline R. Calugay, et al, G.R. No. 123486, August 12, 1999 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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