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burden on the residue rule in Illinois

6 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 1981–2002 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Britt v. American National Bank & Trust Co.green
illappct · 1983 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002However, "[a]n intent to preclude application of the burden on the residue rule must be found in the words of the will itself and not in what is presumed to exist in the mind of the testator.” Britt, 112 Ill.

2002However, "[a]n intent to preclude application of the burden on the residue rule must be found in the words of the will itself and not in what is presumed to exist in the mind of the testator." Britt , 112 Ill.

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In Re Estate of Phillipsgreen
illappct · 1971 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule ( In re Estate of Maddux, 93 Ill.App.3d 435 , 48 Ill.Dec. 864 , 417 N.E.2d 266 (1981)) and "this court has expressed the belief that Illinois lawyers have long relied on this rule and that `countless wills have been drafted on this assumption'" ( Haberl, 142 Ill.App.3d at 155 , 96 Ill.Dec. 630 , 491 N.E.2d at 911 , quoting In re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813, 815 , 275 N.E.2d 685, 687 (1971)).

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule ( In re Estate of Maddux, 93 Ill.App.3d 435 , 48 Ill.Dec. 864 , 417 N.E.2d 266 (1981)) and "this court has expressed the belief that Illinois lawyers have long relied on this rule and that `countless wills have been drafted on this assumption'" ( Haberl, 142 Ill.App.3d at 155 , 96 Ill.Dec. 630 , 491 N.E.2d at 911 , quoting In re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813, 815 , 275 N.E.2d 685, 687 (1971)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
St. Joseph's Clinton County Hospital, Inc. v. Kampwerth neutral
illappct · 1981
2 sentences

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule (In re Estate of Maddux, 93 Ill.

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule ( In re Estate of Maddux , 93 Ill.

51983–2002
In Re Estate of Gowling green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1983(In re Estate of Gowling (1980), 82 Ill. 2d 15, 22-24 , 411 N.E.2d 266 .) An intent to preclude application of the burden on the residue rule must be found in the words of the will itself and not in what is presumed to exist in the mind of the testator.

1983(In re Estate of Gowling (1980), 82 Ill. 2d 15, 22-24 , 411 N.E.2d 266 .) An intent to preclude application of the burden on the residue rule must be found in the words of the will itself and not in what is presumed to exist in the mind of the testator.

31983–2002
Prosser v. Gowling green
illappct · 1979
2 sentences

2002In re Estate of Gowling, 77 Ill.

1983App.3d 548 , 396 N.E.2d 82 , aff'd (1980), 82 Ill.2d 15 , 411 N.E.2d 266 . • 4 Appellees argue further that the burden on the residue rule exonerates only specific bequests and not general bequests.

31983–2002
Haberl v. County of Monroe green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule ( In re Estate of Maddux, 93 Ill.App.3d 435 , 48 Ill.Dec. 864 , 417 N.E.2d 266 (1981)) and "this court has expressed the belief that Illinois lawyers have long relied on this rule and that `countless wills have been drafted on this assumption'" ( Haberl, 142 Ill.App.3d at 155 , 96 Ill.Dec. 630 , 491 N.E.2d at 911 , quoting In re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813, 815 , 275 N.E.2d 685, 687 (1971)).

2002The courts of this state have consistently applied the burden on the residue rule ( In re Estate of Maddux, 93 Ill.App.3d 435 , 48 Ill.Dec. 864 , 417 N.E.2d 266 (1981)) and "this court has expressed the belief that Illinois lawyers have long relied on this rule and that `countless wills have been drafted on this assumption'" ( Haberl, 142 Ill.App.3d at 155 , 96 Ill.Dec. 630 , 491 N.E.2d at 911 , quoting In re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813, 815 , 275 N.E.2d 685, 687 (1971)).

22002–2002
Molner v. Silbert green
illappct · 1956
1 sentence

1983App.2d 388 , 396, 132 N.E.2d 36 .) We note in this regard that there is a presumption that the testator intended to provide for the widow's interest. ( In re Estate of Gowling (1980), 82 Ill.2d 15 , 22-24, 411 N.E.2d 266 .) An intent to preclude application of the burden on the residue rule must be found in the words of the will itself and not in what is presumed to exist in the mind of the testator.

11983–1983
Moody Bible Institute v. Pettibone neutral
illappct · 1937
1 sentence

1981(Moody Bible Institute v. Pettibone (1937), 289 Ill.

11981–1981

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