Meade v. Pongonis, No. Cv89-263416 (Jul. 11, 1991)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] MEMORANDUM OF DECISION This case revolves around Article V in the last will and testament of Elaine Fraser Sutton. In Article V, the decedent bequeathed property and assets to her children, including "Philip Douglas Meade. . .if he is divorced or widowed from Priscilla D. Meade. . ." The plaintiffs contend that this article contravenes public policy and, therefore, is invalid. The defendants disagree.

In Daboll v. Moon, 88 Conn. 387 (1914) the Connecticut Supreme Court held valid a similar will, rejecting the argument…