In re Passmore’s Empirical Analysis
1980
Citation profile
10
cited by 10 later decisions
3
states following
August 2018
most recently cited
10 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Shehadi v. Northeastern Nat. Bank of Pa. · Schede Estate · Coleman Estate · Estate of Cahen · James Estate
Most-quoted passages
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“I give, bequeath and devise all of my property, of whatever nature and wherever situated, and expressly intend this act to constitute the exercise of any power of appointment which I may possess or enjoy under any Will or trust agreement executed by my husband, Charles F. Passmore”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, including all property of which I have the power of appointment by virtue (of) any will or testament or inter vivos trust executed by my husband, Edward O'Toole, after payment of the aforesaid legacies”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“specific and express reference to the power her husband created”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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