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5 California opinions name it 2 courts 1927–1962 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by California 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Estate of Teedgreen2 sentences1959(Estate of Teed, 112 Cal.App.2d 638, 647 [ 247 P.2d 54 ].) Evidence, as in the instant action, that testator was a “chronic alcoholic, ” that he has been drunk on various occasions, and that he has taken several “cures,” some of which consisted of bed rest, massive doses of vitamins, and food, does not tend to prove testamentary incompetence unless it is also proved that the time of decedent’s drunkenness *685 coincided with the time of his execution of the testamentary document. 1959(Estate of Teed, 112 Cal.App.2d 638, 647 [ 247 P.2d 54 ].) Evidence, as in the instant action, that testator was a “chronic alcoholic, ” that he has been drunk on various occasions, and that he has taken several “cures,” some of which consisted of bed rest, massive doses of vitamins, and food, does not tend to prove testamentary incompetence unless it is also proved that the time of decedent’s drunkenness *685 coincided with the time of his execution of the testamentary document. | 1 | 1 |
Hansen v. Bear Film Co.green2 sentences1946In this connection, the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Hansen v. Bear Film Co., Inc., 28 Cal.2d 154, 169-175 [ 168 P.2d 946 ], is peculiarly pertinent. 1946In this connection, the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Hansen v. Bear Film Co., Inc., 28 Cal.2d 154, 169-175 [ 168 P.2d 946 ], is peculiarly pertinent. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Peterson v. Logan
green
2 sentences1962In that case it was said at page 684: “It takes more than ‘mere guesswork and general conjecture’ to support a finding contrary to the presumption that a testator is competent. [Citation.] Evidence, as in the instant action, that testator was a ‘ chronic alcoholic,’ that he has been drunk on various occasions, and that he has taken several ‘cures,’ some of which consisted of bed rest, massive doses of vitamins, and food, does not tend to prove testamentary incompetence unless it is also proved that the time of decedent’s drunkenness coincided with the time of his execution of the testamentary 1962In that case it was said at page 684: “It takes more than ‘mere guesswork and general conjecture’ to support a finding contrary to the presumption that a testator is competent. [Citation.] Evidence, as in the instant action, that testator was a ‘ chronic alcoholic,’ that he has been drunk on various occasions, and that he has taken several ‘cures,’ some of which consisted of bed rest, massive doses of vitamins, and food, does not tend to prove testamentary incompetence unless it is also proved that the time of decedent’s drunkenness coincided with the time of his execution of the testamentary | 1 | 1962–1962 |
Ellis v. McDowell
green
2 sentences1954Respondent testified that no financial statement was required by the bank officials, a circumstance that distinguishes this from Estate of Ellis, 203 Cal. 414 [ 264 P. 743 ]. 1954Respondent testified that no financial statement was required by the bank officials, a circumstance that distinguishes this from Estate of Ellis, 203 Cal. 414 [ 264 P. 743 ]. | 1 | 1954–1954 |
Broaddus v. James
green
2 sentences1927(Broaddus v. James, 13 Cal. App. 464 [ 110 Pac. 158 ].) “While it appears that the attorney who prepared the conveyances had been consulted by respondent in previous *525 transactions, the court found that in the instant case he was acting for both, and that he was employed at the instance and request of Mrs. Lombard; that the latter was fully advised as to the nature of the transaction and fully understood the purpose and legal effect of the instruments here in question; that their execution was the result of an idea conceived by her and not the result of any suggestion or act on the part of 1927(Broaddus v. James, 13 Cal. App. 464 [ 110 Pac. 158 ].) “While it appears that the attorney who prepared the conveyances had been consulted by respondent in previous *525 transactions, the court found that in the instant case he was acting for both, and that he was employed at the instance and request of Mrs. Lombard; that the latter was fully advised as to the nature of the transaction and fully understood the purpose and legal effect of the instruments here in question; that their execution was the result of an idea conceived by her and not the result of any suggestion or act on the part of | 1 | 1927–1927 |
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