In Re Brown's Estate
Oregon Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtBelt, J.
Tim Brown, a half-breed Indian over 80 years of age, died testate on June 21, 1938, leaving surviving him as his sole heir at law his aged sister Emily Weeks, who is the contestant of her brother’s will. It is alleged that the execution of the will was procured through the undue influence of the defendants who are the chief beneficiaries. Prom a decree sustaining the will, the plaintiff appeals.
The will, which was executed on March 8, 1937, was drawn by the defendant J. C. O’Neill, an attorney at law of Klamath Palls, Oregon. In this will a life estate in 80 acres of land in Klamath county…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In Re the Will of PutnamNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Weston v. TeufelIllinois Supreme Court · 1904
- McQueen v. WilsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1901
- In Re Knutson's WillOregon Supreme Court · 1935
- Hunter v. BattiestSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1920
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- Egr v. EgrOregon Supreme Court · 1942
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