Erdeljac Will
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Musmanno,
On March 12, 1951, Tomo Erdeljac executed a will in which he, inter alia, bequeathed $500 to his friend of many years, Joe Podnar. On May 13, 1954, he exe*328cuted another will in which he cancelled out his legacy to Joe Podnar by leaving everything to his cousin, Joseph Mechón. One month later he died and the second will was probated. Joe Podnar appealed from the probate of the will and has since waged a battle for his lost $500 which, in point of money spent, time consumed, and energy expended, must exceed in value the extent of the modest bequest. Whether it be…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Williams v. McCarrollSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1953
- Quein WillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1948
- Dwight EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1957
- Schwartz's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1940
- Wilson WillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1950
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