In Re Vhay's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Goff (John H.), J. Annie Gies presented for probate the last will of John Vhay, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Arthur J. Vhay and another appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for contestants. Proponent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The contestants are the children of John Vhay who died in September, 1920, leaving a will drawn in February, 1920, which will gave to each of the contestants the sum of one dollar, and to Annie Gies, who was not related to Mr. Vhay, all the rest bf his property. The contestants contested the will, claiming among other reasons that Mr. Vhay was incompetent to make the will, and also that he had been unduly influenced by Annie Gies, to make the will in her favor. The will was disallowed in the circuit court, and the case is brought into this court by writ of error.
The will in controversy is the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Haines v. HaydenMichigan Supreme Court · 1893
- Spencer v. Terry's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
- Walts v. WaltsMichigan Supreme Court · 1901
- In re Hillman's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1921
- Vhay v. GiesMichigan Supreme Court · 1922
3Cited by1 opinion
- Vhay v. GiesMichigan Supreme Court · 1926