Legal Opinion
Sigmon v. Moore's Adm'r.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided May 12, 1944PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Chief Justice Fulton
Reversing.
In this action a construction of the will of Frank L. Moore was sought. The first, second and third clauses of the will contained specific bequests and devises to the testator’s wife, brother and sister. The fourth and fifth clauses were:
“Fourth: I give and bequeath to my wife, Ethla May Moore, the sum of $2000, for, her use and benefit during her natural life, with power to dispose of the-same by will at the death as she may desire.
“Fifth: All the remainder and residue of my property, real or personal, wheresoever situated that I may own…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Wintuska v. PeartCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1931
3Cited by9 opinions
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- Chrisman v. AllmanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1946
- Haysley v. RogersCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1952
- Heydinger v. City of CatlettsburgDistrict Court, E.D. Kentucky · 1953
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