Legal Opinion
Presbytery of Los Angeles v. Forth
California Court of Appeal
Decided August 20, 1931No. Docket No. 7897PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHouser, J.
This is an appeal from an order or judgment by which a portion of the estate of the decedent was distributed to each of certain corporations either specifically mentioned or sufficiently described as a legatee by the provisions of the last will of the deceased.
That part of the will which is questioned by appellant was as follows:
“After funeral expenses are paid whatsoever property remains, is to go to the following Boards of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A.
“One fourth to the Woman’s Board of National Missions.
“One fourth to the Board of World Missions.
“One fourth to the Mission work for…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Gilmer v. StoneSupreme Court of the United States · 1887
- Societe Francaise De Bienfaisance Mutuelle De Los Angeles v. FlintCalifornia Supreme Court · 1920
- Rawitzer v. First Trust Co. of OmahaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1917
- Michigan Trust Co. v. BronsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
- Maher v. Laioghis Hospital & Homes CommitteeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1926
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Mello v. BurchellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1949
- Steinman v. Scandinavian Faith MissionCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1939
- Heins v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'nCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1933