Legal Opinion

Collis v. Citizens Fidelity Bank & Trust Co.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided November 10, 1950PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Sims

Affirming.

This declaratory action was instituted by Harriet Collis against the Citizens Fidelity Bank and Trust Company, trustee under the will of her grandfather, George Gaulbert, to determine what estate she took under the will in certain trust property. The chancellor adjudged Mrs. Collis took a life estate in the property with remainder in her three children, and she appeals.

Hon. W. Scott Miller, Judge of the .Chancery Branch, Second Division of the Jefferson Circuit Court rendered a clear and logical opinion which we now adopt. However, Judge Miller copied the entire will in his opinion…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Hall v. WrightCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1905
  2. Davis v. HardinCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1880
  3. Moran v. DillehayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1871
  4. Hood v. DawsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1895
  5. Lachland's Heirs v. Downing's Ex'rsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1850

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Harris v. BittikoferTennessee Supreme Court · 1976
  2. Hall's Administrator v. ComptonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1955
  3. Kestler v. McAfeeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1952
  4. Johnson v. HouchinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1959

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