Legal Opinion

Hutchinson v. Dow

California Court of Appeal

Decided March 11, 1957No. Civ. 17055PublishedCited by 28 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBray, J.

Appellant has taken two appeals: (1) from certain portions of the decree of settlement of the third and the fourth and final accounts of respondent and of final distribution; (2) from certain portions of the order denying her petition for partial distribution.

Questions Pbesented

First Appeal.

1. Did respondent, widow of the decedent, violate the no-contest clause of the will?

2. Alleged jurisdictional defects: (a) jury trial; (b) findings.

3. Had the “Sutro” judgment outlawed?

4. Error in commissions and fees.

5. Alleged inadequacy of fees to appellant’s attorney.

6. The final account generally.

Secon…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Estate of ReadeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
  2. Kitchen v. BallardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1923
  3. Estate of SchererCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1943
  4. Colden v. CostelloCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1942
  5. Howard v. BennettCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1945

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3Cited by28 opinions

  1. Burch v. GeorgeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1994
  2. Wallace v. Casper Adjustment ServiceWyoming Supreme Court · 1972
  3. Estate of MillerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
  4. Estate of MillerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
  5. Estate of BlackCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984

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