Legal Opinion
In Re Estate of Barr
California Court of Appeal
Decided September 26, 1924No. Civ. No. 4760PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSt. Sure, J.
William G. Barr, an adjudged insane person, died on May 27, 1916, while an inmate of the state hospital for the insane at Agnews, leaving an estate valued at approximately twelve thousand dollars. Mabel W. Barr, his wife, survived him as his only heir. In due time Mrs. Barr offered for probate a document in words and figures as follows:
“Belmont, Sept. 6, 1914.
“I, William G. Barr being of sound mind, and in every way well physically and mentally, do leave all I possess to my wife Mabel W. Barr—hereby revoking former wills if any.
“Wm. G. Bare.”
In her petition Mrs. Barr alleged the usual…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Snowball v. SnowballCalifornia Supreme Court · 1910
- Wilson v. McConnachieCalifornia Supreme Court · 1897
- In Re Estate of PurcellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1912
- Russell v. RussellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1922
- Taylor v. Savings Union Bank & Trust Co.California Supreme Court · 1915
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Estate of Bristol v. YoungCalifornia Supreme Court · 1943
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- Estate of SextonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1926
- Estate of KayCalifornia Supreme Court · 1947
- Estate of BrownIdaho Supreme Court · 1932
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