Legal Opinion

Noon v. Murray

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided June 5, 1922No. Docket No. 66PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.

Patrick Murray, 84 years of age, made a will in November, 1917, and died in August, 1919. He was survived by four children, William, George, Paul and Agnes, the youngest being 41 years of age. There were also grandchildren. The will gave three of the children of William, and three of the children of Paul $100 each. It gave to George $1,000, and the residue, about $15,000, to Agnes. George is the contestant. The allowance of the will was sustained in the circuit court and he, on error, presents three questions :

1. That as the burden of proving mental incompetency and undue influence now rests…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. McKeand v. JonesMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
  2. Prentis v. BatesMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
  3. Blackman v. AndrewsMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
  4. Hibbard v. BakerMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
  5. Leffingwell v. BettinghouseMichigan Supreme Court · 1908

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. Fitch v. American Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1926
  2. In Re Allen's Estate.Michigan Supreme Court · 1925
  3. In Re Cotcher's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1936
  4. In Re Teller's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1939
  5. In Re Lacroix's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1933

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