Legal Opinion
Woolfitt v. Preston
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 27, 1918No. Docket No. 23PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Appeal from Genesee; Stevens, J. Bill by Martha B. Woolfitt and another against Claudia M. Preston and others to construe the last will of Augusta N. Bannister, deceased. From a decree for plaintiffs, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Augusta N. Bannister, a resident of Flint, died testate in October, 1915, leaving three daughters, Claudia, Martha, and Florence. Her will was admitted to probate without contest. It contains the following provision:
“I give, devise and bequeath to my oldest daughter, Claudia, what is known as the old homestead, situated on Harrison street between Second and Third streets, No. 615. I will to Claudia this home and furnishings, including piano. Claudia to have entire control of this property during her lifetime; rent the property and collect the rents as she desires. If there is good opportunity…
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- Farlin v. SanbornMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
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