Legal Opinion

Wrinkle v. Williams

Court of Appeals of Tennessee

Decided February 2, 1953PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSwebston, J.

This appeal in error involves a will contest.

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Taylor died on February 12, 1941 survived by several heirs, all of whom are parties hereto.

IShe had executed three wills, one in 1935, a second in August 1938 and a third in October 1938.

The first was revoked by the second, known in the record as the “Wrinkle Will”, and the second was revoked by the third, known as the “Mayfield Will”, these being the names of the lawyers who drew the second and third wills respectively. After her death the third will could not be found by her sister, Mrs. Haven, the sole beneficiary therein.

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Knoxville Traction Co. v. BrownTennessee Supreme Court · 1905
  2. Cude v. CulbersonCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1947
  3. Douglas v. DouglasTennessee Supreme Court · 1928
  4. McClure v. McClureTennessee Supreme Court · 1887
  5. Jones v. WitherspoonTennessee Supreme Court · 1945

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft & Agricultural Implement Workers v. American Metal Products Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1964
  2. INTERNATIONAL U., UA, A. & AIW v. American MP Co.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1964
  3. In re Estate of John Tyler McKelveyCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 2018

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