· 5/1/1950
Chavis v. Myrick
Citations
- 190 Va. 875
- 58 S.E.2d 881
- 1950 Va. LEXIS 178
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- finding that when settling claims against the estate, “debts come first, and legacies abate, that is, they are reduced by the amount needed to pay debts”
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Judges: Eggleston, Spratley, Buchanan, Staples, Miller
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