The interpretation of testaments was strict and literal; but the language of trusts and codicils was delivered from the minute and technical accuracy of the civilians.
The case was first tried before a jury at the Derby Assizes in 1859, and the codicils were pronounced genuine.
The Master of the Rolls, not being satisfied with the verdict, directed a second trial, which took place in 1860, and this time the jury decided that the codicils were not genuine.
Will and Testament, revoking any and all former wills and codicils by me at any time heretofore made.
I can make five codicilsif I like, and I shall keep my bank-notes for a nest-egg.
The interpretation of testaments was strict and literal; but the language of trusts and codicils was delivered from the minute and technical accuracy of the civilians.
Later codicils mention that some of these sums had been paid in full, and the legacies were accordingly revoked.
There are seven codicils of various dates, down to the year of the Provost's death.
The translation says, the wills and codicils of the rich; but it is by no means certain that those words convey the meaning of the text, which simply says, nec codicillis datur.
He made no codicils and left no debts, so the King got all as heir-at-law.
Of his will he said that it was made in 1823 by Lord Eldon, very well drawn, that he desired his executors might take all he had to pay his debts and such legacies as he might bequeath in anycodicils he should make.
Towards her brothers and sister, her nephews and nieces, her numerous Wills and Codicils show that she entertained a constant and operative affection.
It is beyond question that the codicils in question were drawn up by Acilianus in his own hand.
And subsequently, after codicils had been made by Labeo, nobody doubted their complete validity.
The testamentary dispositions of the late lord were still unknown, though the names of his executors had been announced by his family solicitor, in whose custody the will and codicils had always remained.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "codicils" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
