Legal Opinion

Lenahan v. White

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided April 19, 1926No. 11,396PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Allen

This is a will contest. The alleged last will and testament of John Hurley, deceased, was admitted to probate in the county court, after a trial upon a caveat. Upon appeal and a trial de novo in the district court, the will was again admitted to probate. The caveatrix brings the cause here for review.

The plaintiff in error, in her opening brief, argues but one question, namely: Was the will signed by the testator in the presence of the two attesting witnesses? The will is dated December 7, 1920. It purports to be signed by the testator, John Hurley, with his mark witnessed by Mary Seach and…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. In re Estate of CareySupreme Court of Colorado · 1913
  2. Twilley v. DurkeeSupreme Court of Colorado · 1922

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Aquilini v. ChamblinSupreme Court of Colorado · 1934
  2. Johansen v. SchuettigSupreme Court of Colorado · 1948
  3. O'BRIEN v. WallaceSupreme Court of Colorado · 1961
  4. In Re the Estate ThurmanUtah Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Scott v. LeonardSupreme Court of Colorado · 1947

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