In Re Estate of Winchester
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
CHIPMAN, C.
Henry K. Winchester died testate, February 21,1895. In his will he provided as follows: “I give to the Santa Barbara Natural History Society, of Santa Barbara, California, the sum of two thousand dollars.” At the time of his death, and until June 28, 1898, this society was an unincorporated organization, on which latter date the members of the society duly incorporated under the laws of this state. The incorporated society petitioned the court for a decree of partial distribution, which was granted by the court, and from this decree the executors appeal, on the judgment roll alone.…
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