Warburton v. Williams
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Sheboy-gan county: Michael KibwaN, Circuit Judge. It appears from tbe records and is undisputed: That .Frederick Kelfe died November 22, 1887, leaving a last will .and testament, which was admitted to probate January 17, 1888, and which contained, among other things, the following provisions: “I give and bequeath unto' my beloved wife, Sarah, during "her natural life, all my estate, both real and personal, of which I may die…
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Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Sheboy-gan county: Michael KibwaN, Circuit Judge. It appears from tbe records and is undisputed: That .Frederick Kelfe died November 22, 1887, leaving a last will .and testament, which was admitted to probate January 17, 1888, and which contained, among other things, the following provisions: “I give and bequeath unto' my beloved wife, Sarah, during "her natural life, all my estate, both real and personal, of which I may die possessed, with full power to sell, convey, •and dispose of all and any of said property and invest and reinvest the…
1Opinion of the CourtCassodat, C. J.
The plaintiff was the grandson of Frederick Relfe, deceased, and the nephew of his intestate, Henry B. Relfe. The latter was seemingly unable to care for him*560■self, and so was provided for in bis father’s will. The plaintiff’s grandmother had during her life cared for and supported Henry E. as directed in her husband’s will. Upon her death the plaintiff, apparently relying upon assurance of some of his uncles and aunts and mother that the estate of his grandfather was charged with the support of his uncle Henry B., took him to his own home, and there furnished him with support and maintenance…
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- Swarthout v. SwarthoutWisconsin Supreme Court · 1901
- Jones v. JonesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1886
- Batchelder v. BatchelderWisconsin Supreme Court · 1866
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