Legal Opinion
Ross v. Henigson
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 25, 1962No. Civ. 25737PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWood, P. J.
In this contest of will after probate, the contestants appeal from summary judgment in favor of defendants (respondents).
Lonni Ross made a purported will on October 23, 1957. She, a resident of Los Angeles County, 31 years of age, died on August 23, 1959, in Germany, while on a European tour. Her heirs at law are her parents, Mr. Hamilton Ross and Mrs. Henrietta Ross. The will was admitted to probate on September 22, 1959, without anyone’s contesting it. Her estate was of the value of approximately $100,000.
By the terms of the will she disposed of her property as follows: To her friend Joyce…
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- Estate of FrankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1951
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