Newman v. Newman

Andrews, Chiee Reeeree.

This case involves the so-called mortmain statute, Section 2107.06, Revised Code, and a brief encounter with the doctrine of dependent relative revocation. It concerns the will and codicil of Aaron W. Newman, who died on December 22,1963.

Mr. Newman executed a will on September 8, 1961, and a codicil on May 14, 1963, both of which have been admitted to probate. Mrs. Lucille M. Newman, the widow, is the executrix of Mr. Newman’s will and the plaintiff in this action, which asks for a declaratory judgment answering eight questions.

Inasmuch as the answers to the questions…