Legal Opinion
In re the estate of Folwell
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided November 20, 1905PublishedCited by 3 opinions
On appeal of Elsie M. Folwell, executrix and residuary legatee, from a decree of the prerogative court. The opinion of Magie, ordinary, is reported in 67 N. J. Eq. 570.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Fort, J.
This is an appeal from the prerogative court, and there is but a single question for decision, namely: Does the last will and testament of Susan M. Folwell bequeath her personal estate to her daughter, Elsie, absolutely?
The following is the will:
“Know all men by these presents, that I, Susan M. Folwell, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, being- of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by me.
“I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon…
2Cited by3 opinions
- In Re FinkenzellerNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1929
- Curley v. CurleyNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1955
- Child v. WherryNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1937