Legal Opinion

McCullom v. Chidester

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided June 15, 1872PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Weit of Eeeoe to the Circuit' Court of Clay county; the Hon. Richaed S. Caney, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Thoenton

The object of the bill in this case was to enjoin the further prosecution of a suit.

The first question to be determined is, had the complainant the right to seek relief in chancery?

The facts disclosed are, that one Kinnaman made a nuncupative Avill, AA'hich was reduced to writing and probated as required by the statute; that he gave his personal property to RoAvena Weir, avIio was duly appointed executrix by the proper court, and executed bond with security; that the bond was approved, and she took possession of the personal property; that afterwards her letters were revoked, and defendant in…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Fenwick v. ChapmanSupreme Court of the United States · 1835

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Lawless v. LawlessAppellate Court of Illinois · 1958
  2. Leman v. RiddelAppellate Court of Illinois · 1928

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