Hill v. Hill
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Garvin County; R. McMillan, Judge. Action by John Edgar Hill and others against Mattie Hill and others. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiffs bring error.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
BRETT, C.
This case involves the question of a power in trust. But it- is not our purpose or intention to write a voluminous essay upon the much discussed and confused question of uses and trusts. But we shall simply announce the law of this state applicable, to the facts of the case at bar.
The material facts, stated as briefly as is consistent with accuracy, are that John T. Hill died on January .19, 1913, leaving a will which contains the following provision, which is the basis of this action:
“I hereby make the following disposition of all my property, to-wit: I give, bequeath, and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Tilden v. . GreenNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- In Re the Estate of FairCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901
- Townshend v. . FrommerNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Randall v. ConstansSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
- McLenegan v. YeiserWisconsin Supreme Court · 1902
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- Hill v. BuckholtsSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1919
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- Parks v. Central Life Assur. Soc.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1938
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