Legal Opinion
Maxwell v. Lake
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided October 15, 1921No. 21720PublishedCited by 17 opinions
Appeal from chancery court of Benton county. Hon. J. G-. McGowen, Chancellor. Suit by Mrs. E. A. Maxwell against Minnie Lake and others, to contest the will of W. T. Smith, deceased. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Ethridge,, J.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
The appellant, Mrs. E. A. Maxwell, filed a bill in the chancery court to contest the validity of an alleged will by W. T. Smith, in which his property, real and personal, . was bequeathed and devised to the appellees. The alleged will is in thé following words:
“In the name of God, amen. I, W. T. Smith, being of sound body and mind, do make this my last will and testament.
“First, to pay all my just and honest debts and the balance of my real estate and personal property to be equally divided to Mamie Lake, Lucretia Smith, Pedro Smith, and L. B.…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Tobin v. HaackSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
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- Chase v. LincolnMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1807
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3Cited by17 opinions
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