Mitchell v. Mitchell
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Sitit to determine the construction of the will of Elizur Mitchell of Southbury, deceased, brought to the Superior Court in Litchfield County and reserved by that court, Elmer, J., upon the facts alleged in the complaint, for the consideration and advice of this court. The case is sufficiently stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, C. J.
The complaint in this case asks the advice of the Superior Court as to the distribution of the estate of Elizur Mitchell, pursuant to his will, to the several persons claiming thereunder; and the questions are reserved for this court.
The will was made and duly executed on the 3d day of August, 1885. There was a codicil dated the 19th day of May, 1886. The testator died on the 21st day of May, 1886. Thereafter, on the 22d day of June, 1886, the will and codicil were proved and established in the proper Court of Probate.
The will provided, in the first place, for the support of the testator’s…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Corley v. . McElmeelNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
- Bolles v. SmithSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1872
- Johnes v. BeersSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1889
- Rockwell v. BradshawSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1895
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- Russell v. HartleySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1910
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