Jones v Robinsons & Ors [2019] NSWSC 932

Daisy Roach handwrote her last Will in September 2013 and her lack of punctuation led to a costly legal dispute over the correct interpretation of her wishes.

One interpretation would leave about $2.2 million to her favourite nieces, Lynette and Joy.

A different interpretation would see the $2.2 million divided between all of Daisy's 18 nieces and nephews.

That's a lot of money on the line for lack of a few commas and full-stops.

The conflict-creating clause?

If the villa hasn’t already been sold it goes to Lyn if it has been sold whatever money is left after the others get their share what I have in investments ¾ three quarts of money goes to Lynette Jones the rest goes to my niece Joy Ashley.