In re the Matter of the Estate of Madelon Smith

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District Case Style: In re the Matter of the Estate of Madelon Smith Case Number: 71972 Handdown Date: 03/17/1998 Appeal From: Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Hon. Louis Kohn Counsel for Appellant: Steve D. Brooks Counsel for Respondent: Charles R. Oldham Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: MOTION TO DISMISS APPEAL DENIED. Knaup Crane, P.J., Rhodes Russell and J. Dowd, J.J., concur. Opinion: This is an appeal from an order construing the provisions of a will. The probate division entered an order construing the will from which Vernassa Smith, a second contingent beneficiary under the will, presently appeals. The judgment is supported by substantial evidence and is not against the weight of the evidence. No error of law appears. An opinion reciting the detailed facts and restating the principles of law would have no precedential value. However, the parties have been furnished with a memorandum, for their information only, setting forth the facts and reasons for this order affirming the judgment pursuant to Rule 84.16(b). Respondent's motion to dismiss the appeal is denied. Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.