Legal Opinion

Garrett v. Mendenhall

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided March 11, 1946No. 4-7853PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.

Miss Nannie Garrett died testate March 31, 1942. She left no bodily heirs. Her will, which was duly probated April 25, 1942, provided: “1. I desire that all my just debts, funeral expenses and doctor bills be paid as soon after my decease as can be conveniently done. 2. After the payment of my just debts, doctor bills, I give, devise and bequeath to each of my brother and sisters, the sum of one dollar ($1.00) and if either of them be dead, then in that event, the one dollar ($1.00) willed to them, shall go to their heirs or estate. 3. I hereby authorize and direct my Executor hereinafter…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Russell v. AllenSupreme Court of the United States · 1883
  2. Biscoe v. ThweattSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1905
  3. Quattlebaum v. the Simmons National Bank, Admr.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1945
  4. Jesseph v. LeveridgeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1943

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Montgomery v. BlankenshipSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1950
  2. Curry v. Guaranty Loan Trust CompanySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1948
  3. Bakos v. KryderSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1976
  4. Frances Lancaster Larry Lancaster v. Merchants National Bank of Fort Smith, ArkansasCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1992
  5. Frances Lancaster Larry Lancaster v. Merchants National Bank of Fort Smith, ArkansasCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1992

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