Bischoff v. First Wisconsin Trust Co.

“For justice, tho’ she’s painted blind

Is to the weaker side inclin’d.”

—Samuel Butler, Hudibras, Part III, Canto III.

The equities of this case are strikingly in favor of Mrs. Bischoff. The latter was Mrs. Hoyt’s friend, nurse, and companion for almost seven years. Mrs. Hoyt’s will clearly expressed her intention to have Mrs. Bischoff enjoy the benefits which would have resulted from the testamentary exercise of her power of appointment in favor of Mrs. Bischoff. A nephew of Mrs. Hoyt, Michael J. Cudahy, vigorously supported Mrs. Bischoff’s position in this court.

However, regardless of the…