Legal Opinion

In Re Hart's Estate

Washington Supreme Court

Decided November 15, 1928No. 21437. Department OnePublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.

John B. Hart died in June, 1927, leaving a will with a codicil by which, after directing the payment of his debts, he gave all the rest and residue of his property to his sisters, Alice J. and Emma C. Hart. The will recites:

“Whilst no provision is made in this my last will and testament for my beloved wife, Leila, yet I wish to state that this will is executed with her full knowledge and consent.”

He was married in 1898. His wife, Leila M. Hart, survived him. At the time of his death he was interested in none other than community property. Mrs. Hart waived her right to act as administratrix of…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Shaw v. BernalCalifornia Supreme Court · 1912
  2. Bullock v. SprowlsTexas Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Finn v. FinnWashington Supreme Court · 1919
  4. Sackman v. ThomasWashington Supreme Court · 1901
  5. In Re Carmack's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1925

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. W. T. Rawleigh Co. v. McLeodWashington Supreme Court · 1929
  2. In Re Hart's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1930
  3. In Re Hart's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1929
  4. Walker v. FowlerWashington Supreme Court · 1930
  5. Ammerman v. CrozierArizona Supreme Court · 1930

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