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James Faucett Last Will and Testament (ddr-densho-493-4)
Will of James E. Faucett, in which he leaves 10 acres of land to Tomio and Frances Itabashi and grants to their uncle and foster father Buichiro "Johnny" Itabashi the use and occupancy of 85 acres, a house, and a cow barn, rent-free until both children had reached adult status, and for $18/year paid to the …

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County Court ruling on James Faucett's estate (ddr-densho-493-5)
Decision by Judge Adam Beeler: Lays out the history of the ownership of the land; its occupancy and the history of who had performed labor there; details the relationships of all those involved to the deceased; and history of the suit—in which the sister and niece of the deceased, Emma Morrisey and May Pickett, respectively, filed …

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Supreme Court of Washington ruling on James Faucett's estate (ddr-densho-493-7)
Ruling of the Supreme Court of Washington, in which the majority states that "Clearly, Mr. Faucett was not mentally and physically capable August 16, 1927, of making a will" and concludes that "The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded with directions to set the will aside." Majority opinion authored by Judge Millard, signed by judges …

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Appeal brief for the Supreme Court of Washington regarding the estate of James Faucett (ddr-densho-493-6)
Brief for the Supreme Court of Washington prepared by the attorneys for the respondents, Bogle, Bogle & Gates—Edward G. Dobrin. An amended petition submitted by the contestants charged 1) lack of capacity, 2) undue influence by blandishments and promises, 3) undue influence by duress, 4) improper execution, 5) unlawful conspiracy. Document reviews past Washington cases contesting …