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In Re Will of Roberts

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided January 29, 1960No. 308PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBobbitt, J.

Three witnesses testified that all writing on the four sheets comprising Exhibit A, except the signatures of Claude Sawyer and Eloise Ball on Sheet 4, was in the handwriting of Hubert E. Roberts, and a witness testified that Exhibit A was found among the valuable papers and effects of Mr. Roberts in the inner compartment of his safe.

Two witnesses testified that the words “Will of H. E. Roberts,” appearing on the envelope, Exhibit B, referred to below, were in the handwriting of Hubert E. Roberts. This envelope was not offered for probate.

Claude Sawyer, aged 69, testified: He had known Mr.…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Peek v. Wachovia Bank & Trust CompanySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1955
  2. Wikoff's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1850
  3. In Re Will of ChismanSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1918
  4. Alexander v. . JohnstonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1916
  5. In Re Will of HedgepethSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1909

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Cutts v. CaseySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1971
  2. Matter of Estate of EricksonUtah Supreme Court · 1991
  3. In Re the Will of MarksSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1963
  4. In Re the Will of PriddyCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2005
  5. In Re the Will of SessomsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1961

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