Johnson v. Shaver
South Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Tripp County. Hon. William Williamson, Judge. In the matter of the estate of James Golder, deceased. The county court by order admitted will to probate, upon appeal from which order by contestants the circuit court affirmed the order.
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Appeal from Circuit Court, Tripp County. Hon. William Williamson, Judge. In the matter of the estate of James Golder, deceased. The county court by order admitted will to probate, upon appeal from which order by contestants the circuit court affirmed the order. After reversal by the .Supreme Court upon appeal from said order, (37 S. D. 397, 158 N. W. 734), the circuit court made findings that decedent was at time he executed the will, of sound and disposing mind and not acting under undue influence; from the judgment entered upon such findings, and admitting the will to probate, and from an…
1Opinion of the CourtWiHIITING, J.
One James Golder died in this state on August 23, 1914, leaving property and a will purporting to dispose thereof. He was 59 years- old at the time of his -death, and he left surviving him four children: Jean Shaver, aged 25 years; Ellen Johnson, aged 23 years; Theodora Golder, aged 21 years; and -Marguerite Golder, aged 19 years. By the terms of said will Ellen and Marguerite received $5 each, Theodora $4,000 and Jean the residue of all property, real and personal which probably amounted in value to some $20,000. Jean was appointed' executrix. When Jean proposed this will for probate, Ellen…
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