IN RE CUDAHY FAMILY TRUST


22 Wis.2d 198 (1963)

IN RE CUDAHY FAMILY TRUST: BISCHOFF and another, Plaintiffs, v. FIRST WISCONSIN TRUST COMPANY and others, Defendants. [Case No. 90.]

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

December 20, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the plaintiff Helen Bischoff there was a brief by Martin R. Paulsen, attorney, and Lee W. Meyer of counsel, both of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Mr. Paulsen.

For the plaintiff Michael J. Cudahy there were briefs and oral argument by Vilas H. Whaley of Racine.

For the defendants Irene B. Brady and Elizabeth S. Casper there was a brief by Quarles Herriott & Clemons, attorneys, and Lester S. Clemons of counsel, all of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Lester S. Clemons.

For the defendant minors and persons in military service, there was a brief and oral argument by Nathan Pereles, Jr., of Milwaukee, guardian ad litem.


GORDON, J.

"For justice, tho' she's painted blind Is to the weaker side inclin'd." —Samuel Butler, Hudibras, Part III, Canto III.

The equities of this case are strikingly in favor of Mrs. Bischoff. The latter was Mrs. Hoyt's friend, nurse, and companion for almost seven years. Mrs. Hoyt's will clearly expressed her intention to have Mrs. Bischoff enjoy the benefits which would have...

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