Fenton v. Davis
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtHudgins, C. J.
This writ of error is to an order probating the following paper writing as the holograph will of Cortelyou H. Warren.
“1-31-47
“To whom it may concern—
“Being of sound mind & body—
“I will.
“All of my personal property and insurance to my mother Corra Lee Warren 9016 Cottage Toll Road
“Norfolk Va.-
“Cortelyou H. Warren
“P. S.—Real estate & Government retirement-insurance I. B. E. W.”
Elmer E. Davis qualified as administrator c. t. a. of decedent’s estate.
Mrs. Norva Fenton, only child of decedent, contended in the lower court and contends here (1) that the alleged holograph will was not proved to be…
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