Legal Opinion

In Re the Estate of Martin

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided October 5, 1955No. 5105PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McGlLL, Justice.

This is a will contest case. Appellant, Helene Martin, the widow of the deceased Robert A. Martin, was contestant, and ap-pellees Margaret Wilder and Evelyn Dixon, sisters of the deceased, who were appointed independent executrices in the will, were contestees. Trial was to a jury, and on answers to special issues submitted the court rendered judgment admitting the will to probate, and appointing appellees independent executrices thereof.

Appellant’s first point is that “The court erred in entering judgment because the verdict is contrary to the evidence.” This point is too…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Novita Oil Co. v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1952
  2. Becknal v. BecknalCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1927
  3. Carr v. FroelichCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1920
  4. Brewer v. BrewerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
  5. Magee v. MageeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1925

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Turcotte v. TrevinoCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
  2. Holliday v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1967
  3. Red Fish Boat Company v. Jarvis Press, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1962
  4. Estate of Bourland v. HanesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971
  5. Allen v. HeuermannCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1969

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