Maines v. Davis
Mississippi Supreme Court
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
- Wilson v. PoliteMississippi Supreme Court · 1969
- Baker v. BrownMississippi Supreme Court · 1903
- Turnage v. StevensMississippi Supreme Court · 1950
- Hewes v. HewesMississippi Supreme Court · 1916
- In re the Estate of DeanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938
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