Ex Parte Maurice
Document written in T’s own handwriting but not signed by T or witnesses.
T sent the document (containing his wishes ito his estate upon death) under covering letter to his business colleague and asked colleague to send to his attorney to “knock document into shape, put into legal jargon and send back for my approval.
Court held
In this case: document intended to convey instructions for drafting of final will
Not intended to be final will
Cannot be condoned