In Re Estate of Piercy
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County settling the account of an administrator of the estate of a deceased person. P. F. Gosbey, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSloss, J.
This is an appeal by Edward M. Piercy from an order settling his account as administrator of the estate of David J. Piercy, deceased.
David J. Piercy died intestate in February, 1901, leaving as his sole heir his mother, Mary Piercy. Edward M. Piercy was appointed administrator of his estate on April 10, 1901. In March, 1901, Mary Piercy executed a deed conveying to Edward the real estate which had descended to her as heir of David. In September, 1903, Mary commenced an action against Edward to set aside this deed on the ground of fraud and undue influence. Judgment was rendered against her,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- City of Santa Ana v. HarlinCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
- In re Estate of LevinsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
- People v. JamesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
- Piercy v. PiercyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1912
- Meeks v. HahnCalifornia Supreme Court · 1862
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3Cited by12 opinions
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- Algee v. EschwigCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1958
- In Re the Estate of AldersleyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1917
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