Danley v. Jefferson
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Oakland; Smith, J. Forrest R. Danley presented for probate the last will and testament of Edwin B. Jefferson, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and William W. Jefferson appealed to the circuit court. There was judgment for contestant on a verdict directed by the court, and proponent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
On October 6, 1905, Edwin B. Jefferson, of the age of 73 years, made his last will and testament, disposing of all of his estate. It is unnecessary to set forth this instrument, as no question is raised as to its provisions, or the regularity of its execution. It contained a clause revoking all former wills. Proponent, a nephew of deceased, was named executor. This will was signed by the testator and witnessed at the banking office of Mr. Jossman, in Clarkston, Michigan, where he resided. This will remained in the bank with testator’s other papers until seven or eight weeks later, when he…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In Re Proving the Last Will & Testament of HuntNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
- Lansing v. HaynesMichigan Supreme Court · 1893
- In Re Probate of the Last Will of BeckettNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Cheever v. NorthMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Lane v. . LaneNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Ford's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
- In re Kennedy's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
- Collins v. CollinsOhio Supreme Court · 1924
- In Re Fowle's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1940
- Wilson v. GraebnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
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