Schmitt v. Pierce
Supreme Court of Missouri
1Opinion of the Court
BOHLING, Commissioner.
Otho Pierce and Lois Pierce, his wife, perished February 19, 1958, the result of an automobile collision. Each died intestate. The fact issues in the trial court were: Did one survive the other, or did they die simultaneously within the meaning of the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, Chapter 471. (Statutory references are to RSMo 1949 and V.A.M.S.) Defendants make no point on appeal that there was sufficient evidence to establish that Mr. Pierce survived Mrs. Pierce. Mr. Pierce’s real and personal property was valued at well over $250,000. The two also held title to real…
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2Cases cited39 opinions
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- Walter v. AltSupreme Court of Missouri · 1941
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