Legal Opinion
Morton v. Murrell
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided September 15, 1881PublishedCited by 11 opinions
Wills. Legacies. Before Judge Erwin. Clarke Superior Court. May Term, 1881. Reported in the decision.
1Opinion of the Court
Speer, Justice.
Joseph F. Morton, of the county of Clarke, died in the year 187 — , testate, leaving a will and codicil of which the following are copies, and which were duly proved and admitted to record:
“ Georgia — Clarke County.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Joseph F. Morton, of the county and state aforesaid, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.
Item 1st. I commend my soul to God, who gave it, and my body to my family and friends, to be buried in a plain, decent manner.
Item 2d. I wish all my just debts (if any)…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Brown v. WeaverSupreme Court of Georgia · 1859
3Cited by11 opinions
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- Young v. YoungSupreme Court of Georgia · 1947
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