Legal Opinion

Cassidy v. Vannatta's Ex'r

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided June 12, 1951PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WADDILL, Commissioner.

The Bank of Shelbyville, executor of the estate of Estill L. Vannatta, instituted this action under the Declaratory Judgment Act, Civil Code of Practice, Section 639a-l. -et seq., seeking a construction of • decedent’s will and advice as to the distribution .of the estate. ■

The controversy relates to Item 3 of the will which reads as follows: “I bequeath and devise my entire estate, both personal and real, whiqh may remain after the satisfaction of the above special bequest and the payment of..my debts, funeral expenses, and the costs and expenses of the administration…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Hopson's Trustee v. HopsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1940
  2. Day's Administrator v. BrightCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1935
  3. Hon v. ConnellyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1934

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Littman v. Owensboro National BankCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1967
  2. Marsh v. WilsonCuyahoga County Probate Court · 1966

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