# The Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987, Rule 19: Evidence of foreign law

Extent: E+W

Where evidence as to the law of any country or territory outside England and Wales is required on any application for a grant, the district judge or registrar may accept—
(a) an affidavit or a witness statement from any person whom, having regard to the particulars of his knowledge or experience given in the affidavit or in the witness statement, he regards as suitably qualified to give expert evidence of the law in question; or
(b) a certificate by, or an act before, a notary practising in the country or territory concerned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2024/rule/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-contentious-probate-rules-1987/rule-19
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