Legal Opinion
Caesar v. Burgess
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided April 11, 1939No. 1767PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRATTON, Circuit Judge.
This is a proceeding for the probate of a will of an Indian. The facts are not in dispute. Jeanetta Burgess, nee Tiger, an enrolled full blood restricted Creek Indian, executed her last will and testament in which she bequeathed to her eight living children and a stepson, each, the sum of $25, and to her husband, John Caesar or John Burgess, the rest, residue, and remainder of her estate. No provision was made for two grandchildren, the issue of a deceased son of the testatrix. The instrument was silent in respect to them. The husband was named as executor. Alex…
2Cases cited53 opinions
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- Ellis v. DavisSupreme Court of the United States · 1883
- Sunderland v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1924
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3Cited by27 opinions
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