376 So. 2d 886 - Murray v. Sullivan’s Empirical Analysis
1979
Citation profile
10
cited by 10 later decisions
3
states following
May 1995
most recently cited
8 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Madden v. Glosztonyi Savings & Trust Co. · Bailey v. Smith · Richart v. Roper · Anderson v. Carter · MacGregor v. MacGregor
Most-quoted passages
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“We hold that before such exception to the general rule is applicable to effectuate a transfer by only one spouse of an estate by the entireties that the evidence must be clear and convincing that such transfer does not (1) adversely affect the interest of the other spouse and (2) is done with the full knowledge, assent and acquiescence of such other spouse.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“It is settled law in this state that since an estate by the entireties is vested in husband and wife as one person, neither spouse can sell, forfeit, or encumber any part of the estate without the consent of the other... . (Emphasis added.)”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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