Legal Opinion

In Re Estate of Phearman

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided November 11, 1930No. 40546PublishedCited by 14 opinions

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

  1. Dingley v. DingleyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1809
  2. McCartney v. OsburnIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
  3. Fulton v. FultonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
  4. Olsen v. YoungermanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
  5. McClain v. CapperSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896

12 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Henkel v. AuchstetterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1949
  2. Lytle v. GuilliamsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1950
  3. Skelton v. CrossSupreme Court of Iowa · 1936
  4. Moore v. McKinleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1955
  5. Blair v. KenastonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1937

9 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API