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738Notice in probate action
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### 738 Notice in probate action
> > (1) A party opposing a will in a probate action may give notice to the party setting up the will that the opposing party –
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> > > > (a) merely requires the will to be proved in a solemn form of law; and
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> > > > (b) intends only to cross-examine the witnesses produced in support of the will.
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> > (2) Notice under [subrule (1)](#GS738@Gs1@EN) is to be filed and given with the defence.
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> > (3) A party opposing a will who has given notice –
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> > > > (a) may cross-examine the witnesses produced in support of the will but may not adduce evidence in opposition to the will; and
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> > > > (b) is not liable to pay the costs of the other side, unless the Court is of opinion that there was no reasonable ground for opposing the will.