Legal Opinion
Butler v. Butler
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided April 3, 1962No. 50434PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeterson, J.
This is an equity action involving two cases consolidated for trial. Plaintiffs pray for the establishment of a trust as to real and personal property, deeded and assigned by Eugene K. Butler and wife, Sarah, to their son Robert S. Butler on December 2, 1929. The property had a book value of $969,-821.79. They had three sons: Hubert, Robert and Earle. Eugene, Sarah, Hubert and Robert all died prior to the action.
In this case Margaret sued for Hubert’s share as the sole beneficiary under his will, and alleged Hubert’s share was held in trust by Robert. Earle sued, also alleging Robert held his…
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