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Will's residuary clause grants wife fee simple, not life estate
In re Estate of Fogle, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a will's "residuary clause" was specific en...
Beneficiary's Will Challenge Doesn't Violate No-Contest Clause
Hall v. Hall, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute in Hall v. Hall concerned the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a wil...
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Actions Aimed at Clarifying Will
Maryvel Suday and the Estate of Olga Tamez De Suday v. Jesus Lozano Suday, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpreta...
Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies 'Rule of 70' for Public Employee Retirement
In re Retirement of Huber, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Ohio Revised Code Section 145....
No-contest clause in will upheld, forfeiting son's inheritance
Jennifer Oviatt as Special Administrator of Estate of Joel Patrick Roche v. Tonya Gilley., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concern...
Beneficiary forfeits inheritance by contesting will under Texas law.
In Re Edwin K. Hunter, decided by Texas Supreme Court on October 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a will, specifi...
Arbitration clause in settlement agreement found unconscionable
In re Grinder, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's den...
No-Contest Clause Interpretation: Beneficiary's Actions Not a Contest
Pattison v. Pattison, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns a dispute over the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a will...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception
In re Brissette, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny a motion to suppress evide...
Appellate Court Affirms Settlement Agreement Division of Retirement Assets
Hulsh v. Hulsh, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on May 22, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of a settlement agreement in a divorce case, specificall...