Legal Opinion
Hughes v. Strickland
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided June 20, 1927PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
This appeal involves the construction of the will of W. R. Strickland, which reads as follows:
“That I, W-. R. Strickland, of West Point, in the county of White and State of Arkansas, of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking’ all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
“1. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, M. T. Strickland, to be the sole executrix of my last will, direct- • ing my said executrix to pay all my debts and funeral expenses and the-legacies. hereinafter given out of my estate. •
‘ ‘ 2. After the payment…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Bell County v. AlexanderTexas Supreme Court · 1858
- Bernstein v. BrambleSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1907
- Abbott Et Ux. v. Essex CompanySupreme Court of the United States · 1856
- Galloway v. SewellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1924
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3Cited by2 opinions
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