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Ayala v. Martinez

Opinion Date 1994-06-30
Citation 883 S.W.2d 270
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  • Court Line: Corpus Christi-Edinburg
  • Citation: 883 S.W.2d 270
  • Subcategory: Formalities / Solemnities
  • Ruling: Affirm
  • Appellate Standard: Sufficiency of the evidence
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: unspecified
  • Yes
  • Will Date Estimated: Yes
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: unspecified
Details
Contestant(s):
Wife
  • Dueling Wills: Yes
  • Testator Male or Female: Male
  • Testator Education Summary: Unknown
  • Testator Sophistication Rating: Unknown
  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Proponent
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellee
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Testamentary
  • Will Type or Trust: Holographic
  • Parallel Cite: 1994 WL 287005
  • Docket Number: 13-92-541-CV
Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Formalities / Solemnities - Summary: COA held that the document offered as holographic will showed testamentary intent.
  • Reversed on Formalities / Solemnities Issue: No

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