Legal Opinion
Littlewood's Will
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 24, 1897PublishedCited by 7 opinions
Appeal from a judgment of tbe circuit court for Eock «county: Johf E. Benfett, Circuit Judge. Tbe facts are stated in tbe opinion. Tbis language is so broad that it carries a fee, and a remainder over is void for repugnancy. 2 Eedf. Wills, 278; ■Stowell v. Hastings, 59 Yt. 494; Bodenfels v. Schumann, 45 N. J. Eq. 383; Hall v. Paimer, 87 Ya. 354; Judevinds Bairs ■
1Opinion of the CourtWinslow, J.
This is a proceeding to construe a will. James-Littlewood died, leaving a widow and son surviving, and a-, will, the material parts of which are as follows:
“ I hereby give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary JS. Littlewood, for her sole benefit, all of my estate, real and personal, of every kind and nature whatsoever. I hereby appoint my wife, Marry E. Littlewood, the guardian of the-person of my beloved son, George Littlewood, and of the-estate, and appoint her, Mary E. Littlewood, the executor of my last will, and desire that no bonds shall be required of' Mary E. Littlewood as executor…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Lovass v. OlsonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1896
3Cited by7 opinions
- In re Will of KopmeierWisconsin Supreme Court · 1902
- Estate of Holmes v. HolmesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1939
- Hovely v. HerrickWisconsin Supreme Court · 1913
- Wheeler v. LongSupreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Carrow v. ThroppCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1946
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