Legal Opinion
Rudd v. Gates
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided May 10, 1921PublishedCited by 14 opinions
Appeal from Todd Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion op the Court by
Judge Sampson
Affirming.
The last will of John E. Patton, who died in 1911 domiciled in Todd county, reads as follows:
“I, John E. Patton residing in Elkton, Ky., do make this writing as my last will and testament. First. It is my desire that as soon after my death as practicable that my executrix shall pay my just debts that I may be owing at the date of my death. Second. I will and bequeath to my wife Susan M. Patton all of my property real and personal without any restrictions or conditions t'o be hers absolutely to enjoy and dispose of as as she may desire. Third. I…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Teske v. DittbernerNebraska Supreme Court · 1903
- Roche v. George's Ex'orCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1893
- Skinner v. RascheCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1915
- Becker v. NeurathCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
- Taylor v. Fox's ExecutorsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1915
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Tate v. EmeryOregon Supreme Court · 1932
- Farley v. GibsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
- Shortridge v. ShortridgeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1925
- Hull v. SimonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
- Stiefvater v. StiefvaterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
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