Legal Opinion
Bank of America, Etc., of the Estate of Grace M. Sonnenschein v. Ruth M. Saville and Abbott Laboratories
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 19, 1970No. 16785_1PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FAIRCHILD, Circuit Judge.
Action by Bank of America, executor of the estate of Grace Sonnenschein, to compel Ruth Saville to transfer to plaintiff certain shares of stock (together with dividends received) which were formerly owned by plaintiff’s decedent.1 Mrs. Sonnenschein allegedly transferred the shares to Mrs. Saville on June 18, 1964. The ultimate issues are whether Mrs. Sonnenschein had legal capacity to make a gift, and, if she did, whether the transfer was nevertheless the result of undue influence.
Mrs. Sonnenschein was a widow, living in Los Angeles. Her next of kin were two nephews,…
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