Legal Opinion

Johnson Estate

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 2, 1961No. Appeal, 59PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Me. Justice Benjamin B. Jones,

Harriet I. Johnson, a resident of Clarion County, died, testate, on December 19, 1950. By her will she created a trust of her residuary estate with the First National Bank of New Bethlehem, Pa. [now First Seneca Bank and Trust Company] as trustee. Under the terms of the trust the net income is payable to Emma I. Jacoby [decedent’s sister] during her lifetime; after her death, the net income is payable to Samuel O. Jacoby [decedent’s brother] during his lifetime; upon the death of the survivor of both life beneficiaries, the trust will terminate. Upon…

2Cases cited47 opinions

  1. Kariher's Petition (No. 1)Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
  2. Malley v. American Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1929
  3. Burke v. Pittsburgh Limestone Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
  4. Taylor v. Haverford TownshipSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
  5. Cryan's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930

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3Cited by36 opinions

  1. United Services Automobile Ass'n v. ElitzkySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
  2. Vale Chemical Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
  3. McWilliams v. McCabeSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1962
  4. Gulnac v. South Butler County School DistrictSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
  5. Friestad v. Travelers Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1973

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