Chase v. Leiter

In an action for declaratory relief filed by the executor of a will, in which the widow filed a cross-complaint, plaintiff appealed from those portions of the judgment which were contrary to his contentions, and respondent Ida Leiter (the widow) appealed from the whole judgment.

Pleadings

Plaintiff, executor under the will of decedent, George Leiter, brought an action for declaratory relief, asking the court to determine that in a joint will and agreement, decedent and his wife effectively transformed all their property into community property, and therefore the executors are entitled to its…