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Gordon v. Gordon

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided February 7, 1955PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWilkins, J.

Yetta Gordon, of Attleboro, died on September 14, 1948, survived by five daughters and a son. In this petition, in part for a binding determination of rights under paragraph 8 of her will, the petitioners are four daughters: Minerva Gordon, Lillian G. Silverman, Sadye G. Freedman, and May C. Pite. The respondents are the son, Harold B. Gordon; a daughter, Sarah G. Lewitsky; Harold, Sarah, and Minerva as executors under the will; and Minerva and Harold described in the petition as trustees but not so named in the will.

Paragraph 8 reads: “It is my wish that my home in Attleboro remain intact…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Ide v. IdeMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1809
  2. Kent v. MorrisonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1891
  3. Kelley v. MeinsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1883
  4. Temple v. RussellMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1925
  5. Rugo v. RugoMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1950

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3Cited by11 opinions

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  5. Franklin Foundation v. Attorney GeneralMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1960

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