Mendenhall's Will
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Arthur L. Frazer and Melvin C. George, Judges, in joint session. The will of Esther L. Mendenhall having been admitted to probate by the county court of Multnomah County, its validity was called in question, and the probate was revoked by W. M. Cake, then county judge. The executor appealed to the circuit court, where the decision of the county court was affirmed, and the executor again appeals.
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From Multnomah: Arthur L. Frazer and Melvin C. George, Judges, in joint session. The will of Esther L. Mendenhall having been admitted to probate by the county court of Multnomah County, its validity was called in question, and the probate was revoked by W. M. Cake, then county judge. The executor appealed to the circuit court, where the decision of the county court was affirmed, and the executor again appeals. A motion to dismiss the last appeal was overruled, and on a consideration of the merits the decree was affirmed, both opinions being by Mr. Justice Wolverton.
1Opinion of the Court 1
On Motion to Dismiss the Appeal.
2Opinion of the Court · WolvertonJustice Wolverton
This cause originated in the county court, was appealed to the circuit court, and now an appeal is sought to be prosecuted to this court. What purported to be the last will and testament of Esther Louise Mendenhall was, upon the petition of Rush Mendenhall, who is nominated as executor therein, admitted to probate by the county court in common form. Subsequently E. and E. R. Mendenhall, the respondents herein, filed objections to the probate thereof, and the following named heirs and legatees, along with the executor, were cited to appear and show cause why the…
3Cases cited2 opinions
- Corder v. SpeakeOregon Supreme Court · 1898
- U. S. Investment Corp. v. Portland HospitalOregon Supreme Court · 1901
4Cited by19 opinions
- In Re Silver's EstateMontana Supreme Court · 1934
- In Re Lobb's WillOregon Supreme Court · 1945
- In Re Will of Robert CarrOregon Supreme Court · 1927
- Johnson v. HelmerOregon Supreme Court · 1921
- Wendl v. FuerstOregon Supreme Court · 1913
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