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This case concerns the probate of the holographic will of Bibiana Roxas de Jesus. The will was dated "FEB./61" without specifying the day. The respondent judge initially allowed the probate but later disallowed it, ruling that Article 810 of the Civil Code requires the full date with year, month and day. The Supreme Court ruled that the will substantially complied with the law as its purpose was to prevent fraud and establish authenticity, and that the date was sufficient given the circumstances. The Court

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Aj Gempero

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