Legal Opinion

Ross v. Ross' Administrator

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided January 28, 1930PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Willis

Reversing.

This appeal is a sequel to the case of Ross v. Ross, 216 Ky. 577, 288 S. W. 305, and an understanding of that case is essential to a comprehension of this one. Salem W. Ross was the grandfather of A. D. Ross, who had been managing his farms for him. On April 20, 1917, the two acquired a tract of land containing’ 67.25 acres, taking title in fee to A. D. Ross, with a life estate in one-half thereof to Salem W. Ross. That land cost $6,725, of which Salem W. Ross paid $1,000, and the balance of the consideration was payable in installments secured by…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Bromley's Admr. v. Washington Life Ins.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1906
  2. Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Co. v. MartinCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
  3. Walker v. WalkerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
  4. Merchants' Bank v. ThomasCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1903
  5. Harpending's ex'rs v. DanielCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1882

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Johnson's Administrator v. PiggCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  2. Penn Mut. Life Ins. Co. v. MeguireDistrict Court, W.D. Kentucky · 1936
  3. Miller v. Walsh's AdministratrixCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1931

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