¶1Neither of the specifications of error in this case is sustained. The learned court was clearly right in holding that, in his devise to appellant, the intent of her father to create a coverture trust was quite plain,—too plain indeed to justify the introduction of extrinsic evidence. All that is necessary to be said on that and other questions involved will be found in the opinion sent up with the record. On that opinion, the decree, as amended July 28, 1894, is affirmed, and appeal dismissed with costs to be paid by appellant.
166 Pa. 113
Wilbert's Estate
Decided January 7, 1895
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1895-01-07
Appeal, No. 320, Oct. T., 1894, by legatee, from decree of O. C. Allegheny Co., Nov. T., 1892, No. 196, dismissing petition to revoke decree appointing trustee. Petition to revoke appointment of trustee. From the petition and answer it appeared that John Wilbert died July 17, 1889, leaving the following will: “1. I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be promptly paid. “ 2.
Cited by 2 later decisions — most recently January 1907
2 state decisions
Good law ✅— No negative treatment on recordhow we know
Affirmed · Decided 1895-01-07
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