Legal Opinion

Palmer v. Habig

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided May 7, 1956No. 40136PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHolmes, J.

This appeal presents for solution the question of the proper construction to be given certain provisions of the last will and testament of Kelly Vail, deceased.

Kelly Vail died on May 3, 1954. At the time of his death, he and M. H. Caldwell, Jr., were equal partners composing the partnership firm of Caldwell Culvert Company. He left a holographic will bearing date of September 14, 1950 at the top and September 14, 1951 at the bottom, wherein he undertook to dispose of his interest in the Caldwell Culvert Company. This will was duly admitted to probate as his last will and testament, and…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Harvey v. JohnsonMississippi Supreme Court · 1916
  2. In Re Raworth's EstateMississippi Supreme Court · 1951
  3. Frierson v. MoorheadMississippi Supreme Court · 1951
  4. Shackleford v. DobbsMississippi Supreme Court · 1952
  5. Fox v. Merchants' Bank & Trust Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1929

3Cited by17 opinions

  1. BALLARD, MAYOR, ETC. v. SmithMississippi Supreme Court · 1958
  2. Martin, Etc. v. EslickMississippi Supreme Court · 1956
  3. Adams, Etc. v. DavisMississippi Supreme Court · 1958
  4. Monroe v. HollemanMississippi Supreme Court · 1966
  5. Estate of Salter v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1975

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