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Slayden v. Hardin

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided February 8, 1935PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Drury, Commissioner

Reversing.

From a judgment that Edna Spell took a fee-simple title under the will before us, Guy Slayen has appealed.

J. W. Spell died in August, 1928, and on September 3, 1928, a paper was probated as his will which we shall copy and shall italicize a portion thereof:

Burna,, Ky., April 9, 1928

“County of Livingston, State of Kentucky.
“I, John Spell, being in my right mind and of my own free will herewith, will and bequeath all my real estate and personal property to my wife, Edna Spell, so long as she lives, giving her the right to sell, lease or…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. McCullough's Adm'r v. AndersonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1890
  2. Coats' Ex'r v. Louisville & Nashville RailroadCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1891
  3. Evans v. LeerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
  4. Hicks v. Connor, AdministratorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1925
  5. Snively's Trustee v. SnivelyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1915

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Vaughn v. MetcalfCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
  2. Morgan v. MeachamCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
  3. Sumner v. BordersCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
  4. Clay v. McNabbCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941
  5. Roby v. ArterburnCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937

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