Trattner Estate
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
Per Curiam,
Esther Trattner, the decedent, died testate, May 17, 1952, her will having been executed slightly more than six months prior to her death.
The sole issue raised upon this appeal involves the interpretation of Item Eighth, paragraph 51 of the will. Item Eighth actually disposed of the residue of the estate. We are called upon to interpret by way of identification Item Eighth, paragraph 51 which provides as follows: “to any grandniece or nephew born •after the execution of this Will, one-half (%) part of the residue, until 3 parts are consumed.”
The record reveals that no…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Drobner v. . PetersNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
- Wright's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
- Calhoun v. JesterSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1849
- Laird's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1877
- Barker v. PearceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1858
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- Tafel EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
- In Re Estate of TowerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
- Estate of HoustonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1980
- McDowell National Bank v. ApplegateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
- Hiester EstatePennsylvania Orphans' Court, Berks County · 1966
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