A closed will, in the execution of which the formalities prescribed in this subchapter have not been observed, shall be void, and the notary who authenticates it shall be liable for the losses and damages which may arise, if it is proven that the fault arose from malice, negligence, or inexcusable ignorance on his part. It shall be valid, however, as a holographic will, if it is written in full and signed by the testator and has furthermore the other conditions required for such wills.\nHistory —Civil Code, 1930, § 665.
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