What is the probative force of a will that differs radically from the dispositive pattern of previous wills?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Zerbinati v. The Children’s Lawyer et al, 2014 ONSC 4565 (CanLII):

Variation From Previous Wills “The fact that the will departs radically from the dispositive pattern of previous wills has also been regarded as having some probative force.” Cullity J. in Scott v. Cousins, [2001] OJ No.19 ¶ 114

Other Questions


Can a plaintiff continue to seek the same remedy using different legal arguments in different triers of fact? (Ontario, Canada)
Does the enlarging statute of limitation after a cause of action has already been extinguished by the statute previously in force have any effect? (Ontario, Canada)
Is Willful blindness or Willful Blindness a form of reckless blindness? (Ontario, Canada)
If a recording is probative to an issue, is that recording of the issue probative? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the difference between a final disposition order of 12 months society wardship and a final order for 12 months wardship? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the difference between custody and charge? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the difference between a contract and a trust in an agency relationship? (Ontario, Canada)
In what circumstances will a court order that a plaintiff obtain a different type of medical report? (Ontario, Canada)
In what circumstances will the court order a motion to set aside an agreement that was previously enforceable? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the appropriate test for determining the degree of force used by the trier of fact in a civil case? (Ontario, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.