Legal Opinion

Estate of Fritz

California Court of Appeal

Decided February 19, 1951No. Civ. 18153PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, P. J.

The court having determined by its finding that a dated letter written by the hand of decedent was not intended to be integrated with a holographic will that lacks a complete date, the question presented for decision is whether such finding may be annulled despite the fact that it is supported by substantial evidence.

John H. Fritz deceased October 1, 1949, leaving an estate and two writings, namely, (1) a holographic instrument, herein referred to as “the will,” dated December, 1946, naming Catherine Fritz as executrix of his estate, several specific bequests to designated persons, and “out…

2Cases cited40 opinions

  1. Crawford v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1935
  2. Estate of ChevallierCalifornia Supreme Court · 1911
  3. Estate of WunderleCalifornia Supreme Court · 1947
  4. Marti v. AndersonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901
  5. Land v. ClarkCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. In Re Baby Girl M.California Supreme Court · 1984
  2. Lambert v. ConradCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1960
  3. Treaster v. HamlinCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956
  4. Estate of McCartyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1962
  5. Estate of DillehuntCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1959

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