Legal Opinion

Turnage v. Stevens

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided April 10, 1950No. 37444PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRoberds, J.

In this case we are to decide whether or not the following letter is a will:

“Beeville, Texas, March 17, 1947
“Dear Barksdale,—
“Yours just-received I thank you so much Honey for all you have done for me & I want to say right now that I want to give you Aldridge’s interest in Bunnymeed & I want you to begin fixing things that you may get the rent for 1947. I want you & Leona to come when most convenient for you. Beese has not called me about the house yet but there is no special rush as I have paid the rent for this month in advance, he is to tell him I want the whole 4 lots & will get a…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Armstrong v. WaltonMississippi Supreme Court · 1913
  2. Baker v. Baker's EstateMississippi Supreme Court · 1946
  3. Better v. HirschMississippi Supreme Court · 1917
  4. Borchers v. BorchersSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1920

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Wilson v. PoliteMississippi Supreme Court · 1969
  2. In Re Estate of KingMississippi Supreme Court · 1967
  3. Maines v. DavisMississippi Supreme Court · 1969
  4. Patricia Ann True Schmidt v. James T. Jim TrueCourt of Appeals of Mississippi · 2017
  5. Aven v. ReehSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1994

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