Legal Opinion

Colorado Springs National Bank v. United States

District Court, D. Colorado

Decided June 29, 1966No. Civ. A. No. 8875PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

WILLIAM E. DOYLE, Judge.

The plaintiffs herein seek refund of $306,477.78 in estate tax, together with $40,036.40 in interest, which amount was paid by the estate of R. E. Johnson. The testator died July 25, 1960. Daisy D. Johnson, the widow of R. E. Johnson, is co-executor, together with The Colorado Springs National Bank, of his estate. A marital deduction had been claimed by the estate and following disallowance of this a deficiency assessment was made by the Government. In essence, the plaintiffs contend that the estate is entitled to a marital deduction either…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Ithaca Trust Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1929
  2. Henslee v. Union Planters National Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1949
  3. Merchants Nat. Bank of Boston v. CommissionerSupreme Court of the United States · 1943
  4. Heinneman v. Colorado CollegeSupreme Court of Colorado · 1962
  5. McLaughlin v. CollinsSupreme Court of Colorado · 1942

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Estate of Gooel v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1977
  2. In Re Estate of ColmanColorado Court of Appeals · 1975
  3. Colman v. Greeley National BankSupreme Court of Colorado · 1976
  4. Colman v. Greeley National BankSupreme Court of Colorado · 1976
  5. Estate of Gooel v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1977

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