# Case (Testamentary capacity test). Baker v Hewston \[2023\] EWHC 1145 (Ch)

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-test-baker-v-hewston-2023-ewhc-1145-ch/1668>\
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**Created:** [22 June 2023 13:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-testamentary-capacity-test-baker-v-hewston-2023-ewhc-1145-ch/1668 "2023-06-22T13:58:03Z")\
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— This case is about the relationship between the common law test of testamentary capacity in [Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Banks_v_Goodfellow_(1870)_LR_5_QB_549 "Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549") and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Baker\_v\_Hewston\_(2023)\_EWHC\_1145\_(Ch)?id=220623-1350](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Baker_v_Hewston_(2023)_EWHC_1145_(Ch)?id=220623-1350)