In re Estate of Salmon
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a decree of distribution of the estate of Cutler Salmon, deceased, in the Superior Court of San Joaquin County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Fleet, J.
Decedent failed to mention or provide in his will for certain grandchildren, the issue of two deceased sons, John and Alexander. He did, however, leave a small legacy to the widow of each of said sons, the mothers of his said grandchildren. On distribution the omitted grandchildren claimed and were given the share of said estate which they would have taken had the decedent died intestate. Certain of the devisees appeal from the decree.
At the hearing in the court below appellants offered evidence to the effect that the testator, in giving directions for the drafting of his will, stated that…
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