Legal Opinion
In re Sullivan's Will
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 14, 1897PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Error to Kent; Adsit, J. Patrick Sullivan presented for probate the will of Catherine Sullivan, deceased. From an order allowing the same, James Sullivan and John Sullivan appealed to the circuit court, where the order was affirmed. Contestants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
May 3, 1882, Catherine Sullivan made a paper, afterwards probated as a will. The paper is in the handwriting of John McNamara, one of the subscribing witnesses, except the signature of the other subscribing witness. The signing and attestation are as follows:
“In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3d day of May, A. D. 1882.
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“Catherine X Sullivan. [Seal.]
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“The above instrument, consisting of one sheet, was at the date thereof signed, sealed, and published and declared by the said Catherine Sullivan as and for her last will and testament, in the presence of us, who…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Chaffee v. Baptist Missionary ConventionNew York Court of Chancery · 1843
- Matter of Will of John KellumNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Abbott v. AbbottMichigan Supreme Court · 1879
- Brinckerhoof v. RemsenNew York Court of Chancery · 1840
- Barnes v. BarnesSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1876
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Estate of PitcairnCalifornia Supreme Court · 1936
- Gould v. Chicago Theological SeminaryIllinois Supreme Court · 1901
- Flynn v. FlynnIllinois Supreme Court · 1918
- Estate of MonksCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1941
- Klein v. FraserMontana Supreme Court · 1907