Book Chapter
Birmingham v Renfrew (1937): The Foundations of the Mutual Wills Doctrine
Ying Liew
Landmark Cases in Succession Law | Hart Publishing | Published : 2019
Abstract
Alexander Renfrew (Alexander) was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1858. On 27 June 1874 he embarked the ship Cartvale, along with his brother John and sister-in-law Christina, setting sail for Wellington, New Zealand. They arrived on 11 November.[1] After having worked on several sheep stations for five years, Alexander travelled to Melbourne, and lived in Fitzroy from 1879[2] until his death.