Legal Opinion
Ford v. Cawthon
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 18, 1952No. Civ. 4490PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMussell, J.
Mabel Dern died testate in Orange County on March 20, 1952. Her holographic will, admitted to probate herein, is in words and figures as follows:
“I, Mabel Dern, being of sound mind and memory of 14184 Graham St. of Barber City, Westminster, Calif thereby revoking any and all wills made by me before this
“First all my just debts be paid then I want Georgia to have my home and all furnishing in the house then I want Georgia to care for my funeral.
“June 16, 1951 Mabel Dern”
Georgia Lee Ford, granddaughter of decedent, filed a petition for probate of said will and for the issuance of letters…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Michigan Trust Co. v. BronsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1923
- In Re the Estate of PeabodyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1908
- Henderson v. CuttingCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
- Rosland v. ConstantineauCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1946
- McFarland v. BrysonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1927
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Franklin v. HansenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1963
- Seck v. FoulksCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1972
- Sandersfeld v. DochertyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1960
- Pomatto v. SartenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
- McQuarrie v. KuttlerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1958
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