LAW214 Chapter 1: Readings
3 Aug 2018
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Parties: philo riggs, as guardian ad litem et al. , appellants, v elmer e. palmer et al. , Date: submitted june 21, 1889; decided october 8, 1889. On 13 august 1880, francis b. palmer made his last will and testament. He gave small legacies to his two daughters, mrs. riggs and mrs. preston, and the remainder of his estate to his grandson, elmer e. palmer. Elmer knew of the provisions made in his favour in the will and that his grandfather intended to revoke them. For preventing this to happen and for obtaining the speedy enjoyment and immediate possession of his property, he wilfully murdered francis by poisoning him. Elmer argued that the testator is dead; that his will was made in due form, and that, therefore, it must have effect according to the la. Whether elmer palmer can have the property. Issue generalised: whether an inheritor, who has murdered the testator can receive the inheritance.
