In re John's Will
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Loyal B. Stearns, Judge. This is a proceeding by the heirs of James John, deceased, against Philip T. Smith, executor of the will of' said John, involving the validity of certain charitable bequests contained in such will. The County Court, where the proceeding was commenced, sustained the will as it was written, and on appeal to the Circuit Court the decision was affirmed, from which the petitioners appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Wolverton.
This proceeding was instituted in the County Court of Multnomah County by the next of kin of James John, deceased, for the purpose of having revoked an order or decree of said court, made and entered July 29, 1886, admitting to probate in common form what purports to be his last will and testament. The following is a copy of the will, omitting formal parts and attestation:
“First — I do hereby give, bequeath, and devise all money, property, and estate, real and personal, of every kind and nature, of which I may die seized or possessed, or be entitled to at the…
Also in this document: Per curiam.
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