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Morris v. Ratliff

Opinion Date 1956-03-16
Citation 291 S.W.2d 418
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  • Court Line: Dallas
  • Citation: 291 S.W.2d 418
  • Subcategory: Capacity
  • Appellate Standard: Procedural irregularity
  • Jury: Jury
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 1951-05-08
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: unspecified
  • Will Age by Days: 32
Details
  • Testator Male or Female: Female
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Contractual
  • Estate Value: $ 8000.
  • Cognitive Deficits Proper: Senile Dementia
  • Decision Making: Unable to: N/A
  • Developmental Disability: N/A
  • Disorientation as to: N/A
  • Alleged Ailments: Senile Dementia
  • Docket Number: 15039
Outcomes
  • Our Summary:

    The COA found the trial court erred by admitting the subject deed into evidence because it was hearsay and not properly proven. Held to be reversible error.

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