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INTRODUCTION. The doctrine evolved to prevent a person claiming under a will from contravening it. See Noys v Mordaunt (1706) 23 ER 978.In essence, no person can accept and reject the same instrument. Lord Eldon in Ker v Wanchope (1819) 4 ER 1.Hence, it will contrary to the established principles
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