Legal Opinion

Rachford v. Rachford

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided June 1, 1928PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Thomas

Dismissing appeal.

On February 25, 1925, James J. Rachford died testate a resident of Kenton county, and leaving surviving him the appellee and plaintiff below, Katie Rachford, his widow, and the four infant appellants and defendants below, Phillip Rachford and others, who were his children, and all of whom were under 14 years of age, except Phillip. The mother qualified as statutory guardian of her infant children, and she filed this declaratory judgment action against her wards, seeking an interpretation and construction of her husband’s will. She alleged…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Ellis v. Smith's GuardianCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
  2. First State Bank v. Thacker's AdministratrixCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1926

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Rosenberg v. BrickenCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1946
  2. In Re Wissink's EstateSupreme Court of Iowa · 1951
  3. Lowe v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
  4. Walker v. PerkinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1934
  5. Rice v. DowellCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1959

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