· 3/15/1858
Gorman v. Wheeler
Citations
- 76 Mass. 362
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- striking down statute that required parties to swear in open court that estate owed them money, permitting claimants to submit affidavits in lieu of appearing personally
- striking down statute that required parties to swear in open court that estate owed them money, permitting claimants to sub- mit affidavits in lieu of appearing personally
- striking down statute that required parties to swear in open court that estate owed them money, permitting claimants to sub- mit affidavits in lieu of appearing personally
- statute prohibiting probate actions unless the claimant makes an oath in open court that all payments and offsets have been credited the estate violates art. 2. § 13
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Judges: Thomas
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