New Hampshire § 551-16 - Section 551:16 Validity.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 551-16 — Section 551:16 Validity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551-16. Section 551:16 Validity.
No nuncupative will shall be valid where the personal estate bequeathed exceeds in value one hundred dollars, unless declared in the presence of three witnesses who were requested by the testator to bear witness thereto, in his last sickness and in his usual dwelling, except when he was taken sick from home and died before his return; nor unless a memorandum thereof was reduced to writing within six days, and presented for probate within six months from the making thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 551-16
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 551-16 cover?
Section 551-16 ("Section 551:16 Validity.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 551-16?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 551-16" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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