Legal Opinion
McHatton's Estate v. Peale's Estate
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided January 11, 1923No. 1393. [fn*]PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHarper, C. J.
Mrs. Martha A. McHatton died November 21, 1920, leaving property real and personal which she disposed of by the following will:
“I, Mrs. Martha A. McHatton, of the county of El Paso, state of Texas, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of life, do therefore make and declare this to be my last will and testament.
“First. I order and direct that my executors hereinafter named, shall pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
“Second. As my estate in its present condition is bringing in good returns, it is my desire that my…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- McMurry v. StanleyTexas Supreme Court · 1887
- Darragh v. BarmoreTexas Commission of Appeals · 1922
- Dulin v. MooreTexas Supreme Court · 1902
- Patten v. Herring & KelleyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1895
- Lane v. Miller & Vidor Lumber Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1915
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Munger v. MungerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1927
- Zahn v. National Bank of Commerce of DallasCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1959
- Sims v. McMullanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1929
- Bell v. Board of Directors of Pythian Widows & Orphans HomeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1949
- Mrs. Matilda Schutt Smith v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1959
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