Succession of Doming

I believe that the majority opinion in this case is incorrect and therefore I dissent. The provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:2442 et seq., do not allow a testator to make a valid will unless he has the ability to write his name. The statute is impregnated with the view that the testator must be able to-read and at least write his name. A mere-mark or sign is not enough.

In the majority opinion my colleagues, argue that if the legislature had intended to allow only persons who could write to use this form of will, it would have expressly provided for such a limitation. They alsoi point out that a…