Legal Opinion
National Bank v. First National Bank
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided July 2, 1975No. 30021, 30022, 30041, 30042, 30055, 30056PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Nichols, Chief Justice.
These cases involve the construction of the last will and testament of Jennie English Kiser. The primary question to be decided is whether or not the trial court correctly held that Item VIII of the will violates the rule against perpetuities. ¡Code § 85-707.
Item VIII of the will, with each sentence numbered by the court for ease of reference, is as follows: "[1] All the rest and residue of my estate, of every kind and character, I will, bequeath and devise to The First National Bank of Atlanta in trust nevertheless for the following uses and trusts, to-wit:
"[2] The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Thomas v. Citizens & Southern National BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1968
- Landrum v. National City Bank of RomeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1954
- Shewmake v. RobinsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1918
- Sheats v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1972
- Grimsley v. GrimsleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1888
3Cited by3 opinions
- Robbins v. National Bank of Ga.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1978
- In the Matter of WalzIndiana Court of Appeals · 1981
- Odum v. HenrySupreme Court of Georgia · 1985