In Re Estate of Phearman
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the Court
Wagner, J.-
-Joseph Phearman, the testator, died February 4, 1917. His will was duly admitted to probate on the 27th day of the same month. The nomination of Charles H. Phearman, a son, as executor, was confirmed by the court, and he is still acting as such. Charles IT. Phear-man, both as executor and in his own right as a devisee and legatee, instituted this action for the construction of the will. Said instrument provides :
“ (First) I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Phearman, the use and benefit of all my property, both real and personal, of which I may die seized…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Dingley v. DingleyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1809
- McCartney v. OsburnIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
- Fulton v. FultonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Olsen v. YoungermanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- McClain v. CapperSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Henkel v. AuchstetterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1949
- Lytle v. GuilliamsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1950
- Skelton v. CrossSupreme Court of Iowa · 1936
- Moore v. McKinleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1955
- Blair v. KenastonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1937
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