Legal Opinion

Gwinn v. Gwinn's Adm'r

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided October 17, 1941PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Fulton

— Affirming.

In this action a declaratory judgment was sought as to the character of the estate taken by the widow of Haskell Gwinn pursuant to his will executed February 24, 1941, which was as'follows:

“Danville, Ky., Feb. 24, 1941
“I hereby bequest — my belongings and property, both personal and real estate to my wife to use as she sees fit, and at her death all that is left to go to Gwinn heirs.
“Haskell Gwinn.”

The chancellor adjudged that the will vested a fee simple title in the testator’s widow, and this appeal is prosecuted by the testator’s brothers,…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Scott v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941
  2. Walker v. ButlerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1940
  3. Dorsey v. BryanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1916
  4. Sisson v. SissonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1925
  5. Young's Guardian v. Shaver'sCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1920

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Stewart v. MorrisCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1950
  2. Stewart v. MorrisCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1950
  3. Keesee v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941
  4. Chilton v. MeeksCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1956
  5. Brammer v. WallaceCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1952

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