Legal Opinion

McFarlen v. McFarlen

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided April 1, 1976No. 4894PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Nolan County setting aside and vacating its previous order admitting the last will and testament of William Arnold McFarlen, deceased, to probate and appointing Velma Beatrice McFarlen Independent Executrix.

After the will was admitted to probate, Ruth McFarlen brought suit contending that the will was null and void under Section 69, Texas Probate Code, V.A.T.S. The trial court agreed. Velma Beatrice McFar-len appeals, contending the court erred in declaring the will and letters testamentary issued to her null and…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Bittner v. BittnerTexas Commission of Appeals · 1932
  2. White v. TaylorTexas Supreme Court · 1956
  3. Volkmer v. ChaseCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1962
  4. Fain v. FainCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1960

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. In Re Estate of NashTexas Supreme Court · 2007
  2. Russell v. JohnstonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1982
  3. Formby v. Bradley, Texas Court of Appeals, 12th District (Tyler)1985
  4. Calloway v. Estate of GasserCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1977
  5. Matter of Probate of Will of ReillyNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1985

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