Section 45 - Declaration by testators.

(1) The declarations of a deceased testator as to his testamentary intentions and as to the content of his will, are admissible when-

(a) his will has been lost, and when there is question as to what were its contents; or

(b) the question as to whether an existing will is genuine or was improperly obtained: or

(c) the question as to whether any and which of more existing documents than one constitute his will.

(2) In the cases mentioned (1) of this section, it is immaterial whether the declarations were made before or after the making or loss of the will.