Legal Opinion

Maines v. Davis

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided November 10, 1969No. 45465PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GILLESPIE, Presiding Justice.

The question presented in this case is whether the following document, which was wholly written and subscribed by Mrs. E. J. White, deceased, shows that the testamentary purpose therein expressed was complete:

Sept 9-1961

To Whom it May concern.

If anything Should happen to me, I want all My Property & otherthing & Bonds divided between Marvin, Arlene & my sisters. Eight Thousand to Earls children, the House 311 North 25 Ave. to Marvin, sell the property. I will finish this later.

Mrs. E. J. White

Mrs. E. J. White, being a widow, had no children. The names Marvin and…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Wilson v. PoliteMississippi Supreme Court · 1969
  2. Baker v. BrownMississippi Supreme Court · 1903
  3. Turnage v. StevensMississippi Supreme Court · 1950
  4. Hewes v. HewesMississippi Supreme Court · 1916
  5. In re the Estate of DeanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Zimmerman v. AllenCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 2011
  2. In Re Estate of WaterlooCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 2011

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