Cross v. O'Cavanagh
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtRoberds, J.
This proceeding seeks a construction of the holographic will of Catharine B. Fagan, deceased, which reads:
“Natchez Aug 30 1933
“I Catharine B. Fagan a resident of Natchez Miss— Here by make my last Will and testament—
“I give and bequeath to—
My three Sisters Bessie — Margie and Stella — and the heirs of Eva Cross, all my real estate and personal property I die possessed of — To my Sister Minna Craig $1.00 (one dollar) and my Brother James O’Cavanagh $1.00 (one dollar). If at the death of my Sisters — Bessie Margie and Stella, what is left of my estate it will go to the heirs of my Sister Eva…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Bratton v. GrahamMississippi Supreme Court · 1927
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- Branton v. BuckleyMississippi Supreme Court · 1910
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