Heffelfinger v. Appleton
Supreme Court of Minnesota
The executors of the estate of Frank H. Peavey, deceased, petitioned the probate court for Hennepin county for an order making partial distribution of the residuary estate and for the construction of item 36 of testator’s will. The petition was heard by Dahl, J., who made findings and as conclusion of law ordered distribution of certain moneys to the beneficiaries.
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The executors of the estate of Frank H. Peavey, deceased, petitioned the probate court for Hennepin county for an order making partial distribution of the residuary estate and for the construction of item 36 of testator’s will. The petition was heard by Dahl, J., who made findings and as conclusion of law ordered distribution of certain moneys to the beneficiaries. From the order of the probate court construing item 36 of the will, Katherine Jordan Peavey Appleton appealed to the district court for that county. The appeal was heard by Rockwood, J., who reversed the decree of the probate court…
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
1. Frank H. Peavey died testate December 30, 1901. He left two daughters and one son. The elder daughter was married to Frank T. Heffelfinger. They then had three children and now have four. The younger daughter was married to Frederick B. Wells. They then had one child and now have four. The son was married to appellant. He died childless in 1913. Appellant has since remarried. Mr. Peavey was 'engaged principally in the grain and elevator business and was possessed of large wealth. In his will he gave some specific legacies. He created many trusts, in each case directing the deposit of money…
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