Legal Opinion

In Re Potter's Estate

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided June 18, 1936PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKelly, J.

On October 13, 1935, Sola M. Potter, upwards of 70 years of age, died testate in Portland, Oregon. Her husband, Willis E. Potter, likewise upwards of 70 years, survived her.

Olivia Osterhaug, now approximately 21 years of age, entered the Potter home when she was but two years and seven months old, remaining there until the death of Mrs. Potter. The relation between Mrs. Potter and Miss Osterhaug was like that of an affectionate mother and daughter.

While there is some dispute, with which we are not now concerned, as to the title of an undivided one-half of lot 3, it is conceded, by all…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Leavitt v. GibsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1935
  2. Iltz v. KriegerOregon Supreme Court · 1922
  3. Moody v. BakerOregon Supreme Court · 1933
  4. Citizens Securities & Investment Co. v. DennisAppellate Court of Illinois · 1925
  5. Smith v. KayOregon Supreme Court · 1935

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Gow v. Multnomah Hotel, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1951
  2. Moore v. SchermerhornOregon Supreme Court · 1957
  3. Brown, Adm'r v. MilesOregon Supreme Court · 1951
  4. In Re McVayUnited States Bankruptcy Court, D. Oregon · 1993
  5. Marsters v. AshtonOregon Supreme Court · 1940

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