Old People's Home v. Hollenbeck
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Placer County, determining the right to a legacy,, and refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWorks, J.
The deceased died testate, and by her will bequeathed “ to the Old Ladies’ Home of San Francisco one thousand dollars.” After the issuance of letters testamentary, the Protestant Episcopal Old Ladies’ Home filed a complaint claiming to be entitled to the legacy above mentioned, and asking that the same be distributed to it. An answer was filed by the Old People’s Home, making the same claim, and a like answer and claim was made by the Sisters of Mercy. While these different claims were pending, there was an order made by the court that the executors be finally discharged from their trust, and…
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