Vaganas v. Angelonides
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
WOOD (Fred B.), J.
Hareklea Lekos died September 19, 1948. Her nearest relatives, surviving her, were two sisters, two brothers, and an adopted sister.
A purported will was presented for probate by John Angelonides, husband of decedent’s sister Chresanthe. Constantine Vaganas, a brother of decedent, filed a contest, upon five grounds. A nonsuit was granted as to the allegations that the will was not duly executed and that decedent was not aware of its testamentary character. A verdict was directed against contestant in respect to the charge that it was procured by fraudulent representations.…
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