Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 525.18 (2026)
[Repealed]
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Cited in 8
cases, 1955–1965 · leading case: O'Keefe v. Murphy, 131 N.W.2d 220 (Minn. 1964).
O'Keefe v. Murphy, 131 N.W.2d 220 (Minn. 1964). “The language of § 525.18, subd. 1, and the language of attestation clauses commonly used would lead one to believe that a testator must assemble the witnesses, declare the instrument to be a will in their presence, and thereupon sign it in their presence, followed by the…”
Theis v. Theis, 135 N.W.2d 740 (Minn. 1965). “Respondent contends that the stipulation should not be given effect for the reason that it was not supplemented by a formal written agreement as contemplated by its terms and on the further ground that the stipulation involved an attempted testamentary disposition of the…”
In Re Est. of Murphy, 269 Minn. 393 (Minn. 1964). “The language of § 525.18, subd. 1, and the language of attestation clauses commonly used would lead one to believe that a testator must assemble the witnesses, declare the instrument to be a will in their presence, and thereupon sign it in their presence, followed by the…”
Anthony v. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 121 N.W.2d 772 (Minn. 1963). “” To have revocatory effect there must be proof that the instruments were executed with the formalities required by § 525.18, subd. 1, which provides: “Every person of sound mind, not a minor, may dispose of his estate, or any part thereof, or any right or interest therein, by…”
In Re Est. of Anthony, 265 Minn. 382 (Minn. 1963). “The *389 question remains whether they qualify as "some other writing of the testator.”
Liberopulos v. Chopis, 73 N.W.2d 607 (Minn. 1955). “Under § 525.18 the attesting witnesses to a will need not sign it in each other’s presence, Gates v.”
Sandstrom v. Wahlstrom, 89 N.W.2d 19 (Minn. 1958). “Moreover, the statutes comprehend the existence of a will validly executed in accordance with § 525.18. The statutes further comprehend a hearing and proof as provided for by § 525.”
In Re Est. of Sandstrom, 252 Minn. 46 (Minn. 1958). “Moreover, the statutes comprehend the existence of a will validly executed in accordance with § 525.18. The statutes further comprehend a hearing and proof as provided for by § 525.”
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