Legal Opinion
Alexander v. Botsford
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 14, 1969No. 17247PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BATEMAN, Justice.
The appellant, Charles J. Alexander, individually and as administratrix with will annexed of the estate of her deceased sister, Alice B. Parks, brought this suit for construction of the holographic will of the decedent and for instructions as to what disposition should be made of properties not specifically disposed of in the will, which is as follows:
“Alice B. Parks
June 17th, 1964
Being of sound mind and in full control of all my facaulties (sic) I hereby write my will.
To my sister Charles J. Alexander I leave my diamond barpin (in my safety box at the First National Bank)…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Kuehn v. BremerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1939
- McDonald v. LedfordTennessee Supreme Court · 1917
- Byars v. ByarsTexas Supreme Court · 1944
- Rich v. WitherspoonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1948
- Urban v. FossatiCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1954
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Kaufhold v. McIver, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1984
- Knesek v. Witte, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1986
- In Re the Estate of HaldimanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1983
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