Legal Opinion
In Re the Will of Coffield
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Decided October 11, 1939PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtClarkson, J.
On 17 May, 1938, Gus Coffield executed his will. On 18 May, he was married to Fannie Coffield, who survives him. A will is revoked by marriage. N. C. Code 1935 (Michie), sec. 4134.
On 20 February, 1939, he executed a paper writing. In it is the following: “I, Gus Coffield, of said County and State, make this codicil to my last will and testament published by me, and dated the 17th day of May, 1938, which I ratify and confirm, except as the same shall be changed hereby. Whereas, I have changed my mind as to Item #5 thereof, I hereby make the following devises and bequeaths,” etc.
It is contended…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Watson v. HinsonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1913
- In re Will of DeytonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1919
- Sawyer v. Sawyer's heirsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1859
- Wells Ex Rel. Harris v. OdumSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1934
3Cited by6 opinions
- Commercial Nat. Bank of Charlotte v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1952
- Matter of Will of RidgeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1981
- In Re the Will of TennerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1958
- In Re Probate of Will of MitchellCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1973
- Young v. WilliamsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1960
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