Legal Opinion
Baker v. Baker
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided February 21, 1899PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Appeal from, a judgment of the circuit court for Dodge county: James J. Dick, Circuit Judge. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtCassoday, C. J.
It appears from the record that, February 22, 1897, Dennison Baker died, leaving an instrument which the county court admitted to probate as his last will and testament, which, omitting the formal part, is as follows:
“ First, I give and bequeath to my grandchildren Grace and Josie Rector the sum of $250 each within one year from the time of my demise.
“ Second, I give and bequeath to my son AdeTbert Balter the sum of $50.
*228“ Third, I give and bequeath to my daughter Ruby the sum of $100.
“ Fourth, I give and bequeath to my grandchildren Add-bert, Frederick, Thomas, Alice, and George, children of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Disch v. TimmWisconsin Supreme Court · 1898
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Will of NachtsheimWisconsin Supreme Court · 1918