Legal Opinion

Fitzpatrick v. Wolfe

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided April 7, 1987No. Docket No. 88476PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtHood, J.

Appellant brothers of Mary Agnes Fitzpatrick, deceased, appeal as of right from an opinion and order which construes the decedent’s last will and testament. The probate court judge found that the testatrix’s deceased brothers, Lloyd and Frank Fitzpatrick, were within the class of persons entitled to take under the residuary clause, and thus in accordance with the antilapse statute, MCL 700.134; MSA 27.5134, their children, the appellees, would take by representation in their place. We affirm._

*122There is no dispute between the parties as to the factual background and no testimony was offered by…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Gardner v. City National Bank & Trust Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1934
  2. Rivenett v. BourquinMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
  3. Lamere v. JacksonMichigan Supreme Court · 1939
  4. In Re Wojan EstateMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
  5. Strong v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1891

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. In Re Fitzpatrick EstateMichigan Court of Appeals · 1987

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