In Re Estate of Hinkle
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
— The procedural status of this litigation is unusual. Hazel A. Ogden, executrix of the will of Jessie E. .Hinkle, filed an application (November 8, 1947) praying for a construction of said will. She alleges parts of the will are void “because of being a restraint on alienation of the property therein described” and in violation of the rule against perpetuities; also because the beneficiaries are too indefinitely specified and execution is impossible because of amount and character of property; also a certain gift to Naomi Seward does not create a public charity, and a gift is made to a class…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Jennings v. SchmitzSupreme Court of Iowa · 1945
- McAllister v. McAllisterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1921
- State v. DoeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1940
- In Re Estate of DurhamSupreme Court of Iowa · 1926
- Dillinger v. SteeleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1928
3Cited by3 opinions
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