Legal Opinion

Walters v. Walters

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided March 27, 1931PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner — -

Reversing.

Arising in a suit for specific performance to convey a tract of land, this appeal involves the construction of the will of the late R. R. Walters.

By the first clause the testator provided for the payment of his debts and funeral expenses. By the second clause he advised absolutely to his wife one-third of his. estate. The remaining provisions ’are as follows:

“Item 3: I will and bequeath all of the remainder of my property, both real and personal, to my son, Clifford Walters, lie being my only living child. In case that I shall…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Atkinson v. KernCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1925
  2. Lightfoot v. BeardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
  3. Wallen v. NicelyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
  4. Laughlin v. Neeley'sCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Renaker v. TannerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1935
  2. Bennett v. County Bd. of Ed. of Harlan Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
  3. Perkins v. ClarkCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  4. Weinberg v. WerftCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949
  5. Wilson v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937

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