· 7/1/1855
Scanlan v. Gillan
Citations
- 5 Cal. 182
Syllabus
<p>When Courts are called upon to set aside contracts, there must be some substantial reasons shown, and a Court of Chancery particularly, will not act when it is kept in the dark, as to the reasons or purposes of a transaction in reference to which relief is sought.</p>
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- reasonableness of the terms of a will has strong evidentiary value in determining testamentary capacity and undue influence
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Judges: Heydenfeldt
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