Legal Opinion

Old Colony Trust Co. v. Swift

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided December 1, 1954Published

1Opinion of the CourtSpalding, J.

John G. Williams, hereinafter called the testator, died on April 22, 1948, and his will was allowed on May 21, 1948. The Old Colony Trust Company was appointed executor. The testator was survived by his wife, Sophia E. Williams, hereinafter sometimes called the life beneficiary, who is still living. Under paragraphs A, B, C, and D of article First of the will the testator bequeathed to his wife certain tangible personal property, which consisted of a piano, a coat of arms, two clocks, a table, and a sideboard, and various articles of jewelry, silverware, and china “to have, hold and enjoy…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Langlois v. LangloisMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1950
  2. Crean v. McMahonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1907
  3. Akin v. AkinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
  4. McKoy v. Guirkin & Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1889
  5. Meins v. PeaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1911

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