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Cummings v. Nunn

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided May 12, 1942PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Perry

— Affirming.

This case involves the construction of the holographic will of F. M. Ballenger, which is as follows:

“Knowing that life is uncertain and that death is sure and while my mind is clear and alright I will make my last will and testament.
“1st: I want all my just debts and funeral expenses paid in full and as soon as possible.
“2nd: I will to my two youngest sons, Robert Morrow and James B. Ballenger, all my real estate and at their death to their legal heirs.
“3rd: I have given to James B. Ballenger a horse, cow, saddle and lots of other things…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. In Re the Accounting of NelsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1924
  2. Calloway v. CallowayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1916
  3. Ely v. United States Coal Coke CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  4. Ruh's Executors v. RuhCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937
  5. Walker v. HibbardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1919

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Jennings v. JenningsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1945
  2. Daniel v. Tyler's Ex'rCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1943
  3. McKee v. HedgesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1956
  4. Carpenter v. Wells' AdministratorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1954
  5. Hoge v. StreetCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949

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