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British Probates Act 1898
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### sec.2 Definitions
In this Act—
British court in a foreign country means any British court having jurisdiction out of Her Majesty’s dominions.
s 2 def British court in a foreign country amd 1995 No. 58 s 4 sch 1
court of probate means any court or authority, by whatever name designated, having jurisdiction in matters of probate.
probate and letters of administration include confirmation in Scotland, and any instrument having in any part of Her Majesty’s dominions the same effect which under the law of Queensland is given to probate and letters of administration respectively.
probate duty ...
s 2 def probate duty om 1995 No. 58 s 4 sch 1
the Supreme Court means the Supreme Court of Queensland or a judge thereof.