In re Ritter
Citations
- 10 Pa. Super. 352
- 1899 Pa. Super. LEXIS 289
Syllabus
<p>Will — Ademption of legacy — Presumption—Parol evidence to strengthen or rebut.</p> <p>If a testator gives a legacy to a stranger for any particular purpose and subsequently makes a payment, advancement or gift for the same purpose, such payment, etc., is presumed to be and will operate as a satisfaction of the legacy. Parol evidence is admissible for the purpose of repelling or strengthening the presumption even when not admissible in other cases or for other purposes.</p>
Judges: Beaver, Berber, Orlady, Porter, Rice
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4 cases in this archive cite this case.
- Wilson v. SmithU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Pennsylvania· 1902-08-21· cited 3×
- In re Estate of GarrattCalifornia Superior Court, San Francisco County· 1892-05-24
- Harvey's EstatePhiladelphia County Orphans' Court· 1943-01-22
- Lemly EstateMontgomery County Court of Common Pleas· 1978-01-13
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