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· 3/23/1987

Emmert v. Hearn

Citations

  • 522 A.2d 377
  • 309 Md. 19
  • 1987 Md. LEXIS 202

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting words limiting the location of property suggest such property is tangible
  • absent contrary indication from the will itself, “personal property” should be construed broadly
  • “paramount concern” is to carry out testator’s intent
  • personal property of the estate includes choses in action

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Judges: Murphy

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