Estate of Somerville
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the CourtWhite, J.
This appeal presents a question of construction of the last will and testament of George W. Somerville. The testator died on July 9, 1937, leaving as his survivors his widow, Cora I. Somerville, two daughters, Carol Somerville Ashley and Madge Somerville Nippolt, formerly known as Madge Somerville Ruenitz, and two sons, Saxe Somerville and Wayne W. Somerville. Decedent’s will was admitted to probate, and the widow and daughter Carol Somerville Ashley were appointed and regularly qualified as executrices thereof. The provisions of the will which require consideration by us read as follows:
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2Cases cited1 opinion
- Wilson v. ClotfelterCalifornia Supreme Court · 1934
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Estate of BaldwinCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1945
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