Smith v. Estes
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Camden Circuit Court. — Hon. G. W. Miller, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, C. J.
The basis of this proceeding for specific performance was the alleged will of Jno. G. Estes, in substance, as follows: “Know all men, That I, John G. Estes, * * do ordain and make this, my last will and testament, as follows; 1st. That my funeral expenses and all just debts be paid as soon as the same can be done, my debts being few and small. 2nd. That to my beloved *311wife, Lucy Estes, I give the full management of all my estate, both real and personal, to sell and dispose of any and all my property, to collect debts and receipt for the same, to sue and be sued, in fact, to do everything that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Whelan v. ReillySupreme Court of Missouri · 1876
- Creasy v. AlversonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1868
- Jourden v. MeierSupreme Court of Missouri · 1860
- Charlton v. BrownSupreme Court of Missouri · 1872
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