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Kentucky Christian Missionary Society v. Moren

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided February 23, 1937PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

The legacy of the late T. Gr. Moren to the Kentucky Christian Missionary Society is before us on appeal from a judgment that it is invalid because of indefiniteness.

After giving directions for the payment of his debts and the care of his property, the testator willed a life estate in it to his wife subject to certain specific bequests. The provisions relating to the residuary devise are as follows:

“I direct that at the death of- my wife, Blanche Moren, the entire estate, real and personal, shall he turned over to the Kentucky Christian…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Jacoway v. HallSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1900
  2. Russell v. TylerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
  3. Gooding v. Watson's TrusteeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
  4. Martin v. Kentucky Christian Conference, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1934
  5. Crawford's Heirs v. ThomasCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1899

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Parker v. HarperCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1943
  2. Bush's v. MacKoyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937
  3. Franklin v. HahnCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1955
  4. Druker v. LevyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1953
  5. Meader's Ex'r v. Old Odd Fellows & Rebekahs HomeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1944

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