Legal Opinion

Bates v. Kingsley

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided May 24, 1913PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C. J.

This is a petition for the interpretation of the will of Emma L. Brewster, who died a childless widow, leaving personal property of about $1,994 and real estate of about $3,000 in value. Her will consists of nine clauses. By the first she provided for the payment of her debts. The next four gave pecuniary bequests amounting in all to $800 to three of which there was added a piece of furniture. The sixth clause disposed of her wearing apparel. The seventh, to which this petition relates, is in these words:

“ I bequeath and devise my Silver, and Jewelry as follows; To Mrs. Harry Kingsley & Viva…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Polsey v. NewtonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1908
  2. Jones v. GaneMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1910
  3. Woodbridge v. JonesMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1903

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Fitts v. PowellMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1940
  2. Great Northern Ry. Co. v. HyderDistrict Court, W.D. Washington · 1922
  3. Hedge v. State Street Trust Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1925
  4. Macomber v. KingMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1934
  5. Casey v. GenterMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1931

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