Legal Opinion

Buchanan v. McLennan

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided November 20, 1882PublishedCited by 7 opinions

Appeal from the Circuit Court of Stark county; the Hon. N. M. Laws, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Walker

A bill was filed by appellants to vacate and set aside the last will of John McLennan, deceased, on the ground of his mental incapacity, and of the undue influence of his son John K., in the disposition of his property by the will. By it the testator devised and bequeathed his property to the various members of his family. To" his son Finley, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, a tract of 80 acres of land; to his son John K., 180 acres; to his son Duncan, 260 acres, embracing the homestead, but subject to an annuity of $200 to be paid to the widow of the testator. To his daughters…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Holloway v. GallowayIllinois Supreme Court · 1869

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Harp v. ParrIllinois Supreme Court · 1897
  2. Entwistle v. MeikleIllinois Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Clayton v. FeigIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
  4. Estate of Yoon v. SunAppellate Court of Illinois · 1959
  5. Belk v. CooperAppellate Court of Illinois · 1890

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