Legal Opinion

Dawson v. Akers

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided January 14, 1916PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. (Dobler, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.

1Opinion of the CourtBurke, J.

Albert W. Akers died in Baltimore City in November, 1899, leaving a last will and testament dated November 12th, 1898, which was admitted to probate in the Orphans’ Court of Baltimore City, and letters testamentary were granted by that Court to Charles E. Hill, the executor named in the will. The estate has been fully settled in the Orphans’ Court. The testator created two trusts by his will, and the executor transferred and delivered to the trustee named in the will the property constituting the trust estate.

The trust created by the third clause of the will gives rise to the question…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Tucker v. . BishopNew York Court of Appeals · 1857
  2. Handberry v. DoolittleIllinois Supreme Court · 1865
  3. Thomas v. ThomasSupreme Court of Missouri · 1899
  4. Shotts v. PoeCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1878
  5. Benson v. WrightHigh Court of Chancery of Maryland · 1848

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Stahl v. EmeryCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1925
  2. Hans v. Safe Deposit & Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1940
  3. Woodworth v. TepperCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1927
  4. Weaver v. McGonigallCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1936

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