Legal Opinion

Stearns v. Stearns

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided April 10, 1941No. 26036. Decree affirmedPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wilson

The decisive question presented by this appeal is whether Henry C. Stearns is a lawful grandchild within the contemplation of the last will and testament of Marcus C. Stearns, a resident of Cdolc county, who died on April 8, 1890. Stearns left as his heirs-at-law, his wife, Margarette E. Stearns, and four sons. By his will, executed April 23, 1888, the testator made specific bequests, and devised the remainder of his real and personal estate in trust. Definite sums were provided in the trust for his wife and three of the sons, and annuities for their surviving wives, including the second wife…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Gird v. BennettCalifornia Supreme Court · 1910
  2. Sebree v. SebreeIllinois Supreme Court · 1920
  3. Cole v. ColeIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
  4. Marsh v. FieldIllinois Supreme Court · 1921
  5. Gorden v. GordenIllinois Supreme Court · 1918

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. DonovanIllinois Supreme Court · 1991
  2. Continental Bank, N.A. v. HerguthAppellate Court of Illinois · 1993
  3. Continental Bank, N.A. v. HerguthAppellate Court of Illinois · 1993

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