Legal Opinion
Mercer Ex Rel. Estate of Mercer v. Bryant
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided March 31, 1986No. 22516PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Harwell, Justice:
Clarence Lindon Mercer (decedent) executed a will on May 17, 1977 leaving his entire estate to his daughter, Linda Mercer Taylor. The decedent married Lavonia Perry on October 14, 1977. They separated on November 11, 1977 and executed a property settlement agreement on February 18, 1978. The decedent received a Haitian divorce from Lavonia Perry on February 23, 1978 with her consent and cooperation. The decedent married Carol Saxon on May 27, 1979. Subsequently, the decedent and Carol Saxon Mercer executed a joint and mutual will in which they left their entire estate to each…
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