Boardman v. Watrous’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““As to the alleged defense of the final settlement of account and decree of distribution in the matter of the estate of Mary A. Boardman, deceased, it is clear, we think, that that decree is not conclusive here because that probate proceeding did not represent or purport to include any property as being the community property of George H. Boardman and his wife — it involved only the probating of Mrs. Boardman’s will, and the plaintiff in the present action, in a representative capacity or as an individual, and his brother, Seth Boardman, either or both, were not notified of, nor did they appear at, the hearing for the distribution of the property under the last will and testament of Mary A. Boardman.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 4 Wash. 2d 120 - France v. Freeze