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WILLS ACT 1837 - SECT 9

Every will shall be in writing, and signed or acknowledged by the testator in the presence of two witnesses at one time, who shall attest the will.

9. No will shall be valid unless it shall be in writing, and executed in
manner herein-after mentioned; (that is to say,) it shall be signed at the
foot or end thereof by the testator, or by some other person in his presence
and by his direction; and such signature shall be made or acknowledged by the
testator in the presence of two or more witnesses present at the same time,
and such witnesses shall attest and shall subscribe the will in the presence
of the testator, but no form of attestation shall be necessary.


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