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In Re Ditz'Estate

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided January 14, 1964No. 51161PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLaRSON, J.

Plaintiffs, heirs-at-law of Joe Ditz, deceased, filed their petition in two divisions attacking the probate of his will and one codicil. Division I alleged decedent was of unsound mind and lacked testamentary capacity. Division II alleged paragraph 13 of the will was invalid for various reasons. The second division was dismissed on defendants’ motion and no issue is raised thereon. When the first division was later dismissed, plaintiffs stood on the ruling and appealed.

We summarize the facts.

Joe Ditz died May 29, 1961. His will was admitted to probate June 15, 1961. In conformity with the…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. In Re Estate of PierceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1953
  2. Voyce v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1942
  3. Peters v. MooreOhio Supreme Court · 1950
  4. Campbell v. St. Louis Union Trust Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1940
  5. City of Cedar Rapids v. CoxSupreme Court of Iowa · 1958

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3Cited by14 opinions

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  4. In Re the Estate of MiguetSupreme Court of Iowa · 1971
  5. Ritter v. DagelSupreme Court of Iowa · 1968

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