Michael Standard: Post One

This situation changes Utterson's duty towards the will. Depending on the original reason that Jekyll proposed it, Utterson might very well have still kept the will's standings. Hyde's crime requires that the lawyer question Jekyll for information on his reasons, and his questioning proves that Hyde, in fact, forced Jekyll to hand over his possessions. Because of this, Jekyll changes his will, and Utterson has no choice but to attempt to convict Hyde.