Legal Opinion

Melville v. Union Trust Co.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided March 13, 1940PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, J.

From within the four corners of the will and codicil it appears that the testator had in mind making a change which would result in an increase in the amount which would be disposed of by the residuary clause of his will. Fie intended to change the arrangement made in the will and the first codicil with respect to the residuary clause so that instead of leaving the residue of his estate to Rodney, it would be divided between Rodney and Marie.

The language used being plain and free from ambiguity, there is no' occasion for considering the evidence offered by appellant and the rulings thereon in…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Woehler v. BohnertWisconsin Supreme Court · 1934
  2. Moore v. MooreWisconsin Supreme Court · 1909
  3. Petersen v. Estate of LoewenbachWisconsin Supreme Court · 1936

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Estate of TreatWisconsin Supreme Court · 1948

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