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Hancock v. Griffin

United States District Court Western District of North Carolina Charlotte Division
Dec 9, 2016
3:15-cv-00593-FDW (W.D.N.C. Dec. 9, 2016)

Summary

In Hancock v. Griffin, 1931, 171 Ga. 787, 156 S.E. 659, it was said that, if a devise or bequest is to the heirs of one other than the testator, the time as of which such class is to be determined depends, in the absence of a definite indication of the testator's intention, upon the time of the death of such other person with reference to that of the testator; and that if such other person dies before the death of the testator, his heirs are to be determined as of the death of the testator.

Summary of this case from Haley v. Heirs of Somerville

Opinion

3:15-cv-00593-FDW

12-09-2016

Brian E. Hancock, Plaintiff(s), v. J. D. Griffin Monroe Police Department, Defendant(s).


JUDGMENT IN CASE DECISION BY COURT. This action having come before the Court on Complaint and a decision having been rendered; IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Judgment is hereby entered in accordance with the Court's December 9, 2016 Order.

December 9, 2016

/s/_________

Frank G. Johns, Clerk

United States District Court


Summaries of

Hancock v. Griffin

United States District Court Western District of North Carolina Charlotte Division
Dec 9, 2016
3:15-cv-00593-FDW (W.D.N.C. Dec. 9, 2016)

In Hancock v. Griffin, 1931, 171 Ga. 787, 156 S.E. 659, it was said that, if a devise or bequest is to the heirs of one other than the testator, the time as of which such class is to be determined depends, in the absence of a definite indication of the testator's intention, upon the time of the death of such other person with reference to that of the testator; and that if such other person dies before the death of the testator, his heirs are to be determined as of the death of the testator.

Summary of this case from Haley v. Heirs of Somerville
Case details for

Hancock v. Griffin

Case Details

Full title:Brian E. Hancock, Plaintiff(s), v. J. D. Griffin Monroe Police Department…

Court:United States District Court Western District of North Carolina Charlotte Division

Date published: Dec 9, 2016

Citations

3:15-cv-00593-FDW (W.D.N.C. Dec. 9, 2016)

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