Silhavy v. Doane

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing an action to establish an oral contract to devise.

September 2, 1951, George E. Gormley died intestate in Wilbur, Washington. His heirs were his widow, Fannie V. Gormley, and two daughters: Bonnie Lee Silhavy and Betty Lou Doane. The principal part of his estate consisted of the Pastime Tavern and Cafe.

September 5, 1951, Mrs. Gormley, Bonnie and her husband and Betty met with an attorney, who advised them that the widow inherited one half of the property and each of the daughters inherited one fourth. They requested him to prepare papers whereby the…