Noesen v. Erkenswick
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the First Branch Appellate Court for the First District;—heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. John P. McGoorty, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Cartwright
On July 17, 1914, Katherine Noesen executed her last will and testament, and on May. 26, 1915, with the advice and under the direction of her attorney, she signed and sealed a writing across the face of the will- with the intention of canceling and nullifying it. She died on January 17, 1916, and John E. Noesen, who was named in the will as executor, presented it for probate to the probate court of Cook county. Upon objections being made they were overruled and the probate court admitted the will to probate and record and ordered letters testamentary issued to the executor. An appeal was…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Burton v. WyldeIllinois Supreme Court · 1913
- Bohleber v. RebstockIllinois Supreme Court · 1912
- Dowling v. GillilandIllinois Supreme Court · 1919
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- Friedman v. City of ChicagoIllinois Supreme Court · 1940
- In re the Application for the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of ParsonsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1922
- In Re Will of BarrieIllinois Supreme Court · 1946
- In Re Dougan's EstateOregon Supreme Court · 1935
- Tinsley v. CarwileIndiana Supreme Court · 1937
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