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Bagnall v. Bagnall

Opinion Date 1949-10-26
  • Court Line: Supreme Court of Texas
  • Citation: 148 Tex. 423
  • Subcategory: Formalities / Solemnities
  • Appellate Standard: De novo
  • Jury: Jury
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 1947-09-03
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: 31
  • Will Age by Days: 6574
Details
  • Testator Divorced or Remarried: No
  • Dueling Wills: No
  • Executor as Proponent: Yes
  • Testator Male or Female: Male
  • Testator Education Summary: Unknown
  • Testator Sophistication Rating: Unknown

  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Contestant
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellee
  • Prevailing Party in Texas Supreme Court: Appellant
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Testamentary
  • Will Type or Trust: Holographic
  • Parallel Cite: 225 S.W.2d 401
  • Docket Number: A-2225

Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Formalities / Solemnities - Summary: Will was found to be conditional, and the condition had not occurred. Will was refused to probate after appeal to the Supreme Court.
  • Reversed on Formalities / Solemnities Issue: Yes