THOM v. BAILEY


481 P.2d 355 (1971)

In the matter of the Estate of James Elbridge Elliott, Deceased. Meta Marie THOM, Appearing by and through Dorothy Jane Keil, Guardian of Her Estate, Respondent. v. Gladys BAILEY et al., Petitioners.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided February 18, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William E. Hanzen, Pendleton, argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Isaminger & Hanzen, Pendleton, and George W. Roberts, Walla Walla, Wash.

Robert W. Collins, Pendleton, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Sherwood & Tugman, Walla Walla, Wash.


TONGUE, Justice.

This case involves three separate proceedings on behalf of plaintiff, an illegitimate child, to declare her to be the daughter of the decedent and, as such, entitled to inherit his entire estate. The first proceeding is a proceeding in probate for determination of heirship. The second is a petition in probate to revoke the probate of decedent's will. The third is a suit for declaratory judgment. All three...

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