Mildred B. Savoy v. Rodney P. Savoy, Leonard D. Savoy
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
FAHY, Circuit Judge.
The appeal, in a contest over the alleged revocation of a will, presents the vexing problem of admissibility of testimony regarding a post-testamentary statement of the testator offered to show his intention in having a part in tearing his will. The instrument had been executed by Walter S. Savoy, referred to sometimes as the testator. After his death it was offered for probate by his widow, the appellant, the principal beneficiary named in the will. It had been tom into two pieces, joined by tape. Testator’s two brothers, the appellees, filed a caveat alleging revocation.…
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2Cases cited15 opinions
- Throckmorton v. HoltSupreme Court of the United States · 1901
- In Re Proving the Last Will & Testament of KennedyNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Pickens v. DavisMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1883
- Kehr WillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
- Saliba v. SalibaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1947
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