Pickett's Will
Oregon Supreme Court
From Lane: James W. Hamilton, Judge. Statement by Mr. Commissioner Slater. This is a contest over the will of George "W. Pickett, wbo died in Lane County, November 22, 1902. What purports to be his last will and testament was admitted to probate in that county four days after his death, and letters testamentary were issued to S. B. Ealrin, the executor mentioned therein.
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From Lane: James W. Hamilton, Judge. Statement by Mr. Commissioner Slater. This is a contest over the will of George "W. Pickett, wbo died in Lane County, November 22, 1902. What purports to be his last will and testament was admitted to probate in that county four days after his death, and letters testamentary were issued to S. B. Ealrin, the executor mentioned therein. The will gave to each of decedent’s brothers and sisters, except to two whom he mentions as being dead, and his sister Agnes Joyce, or to their surviving children, $250; to his niece, Katie White, $1,000; to his friends,…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Commissioner Slater.
We shall discuss and determine the issues in the order hereinbefore set forth.
Was the will legally executed P It appears from the testimony that Pickett for some years prior to the 22d day of April, 1902, *133the day on which the will was executed, had been afflicted with an arterial disease, technically known as arterio sclerosis, from the effects of which he had become almost, if not entirely, blind .at the time the will was executed, and had become afflicted with an impediment in his speech. The will was prepared by George B. Dorris, an attorney of long…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Chrisman v. CherismanOregon Supreme Court · 1888
- Heirs of Clark v. EllisOregon Supreme Court · 1881
- Hubbard v. HubbardOregon Supreme Court · 1879
- Holman's WillOregon Supreme Court · 1902
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