Studies in Civics eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 401 pages of information about Studies in Civics.

Studies in Civics eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 401 pages of information about Studies in Civics.

C.W.

(Jurat.)

SEARCH WARRANT.

(Use the general form of warrant, except in the concluding sentence say):  Now, therefore, you are commanded forthwith to enter the (dwelling-house) of one J.S., situated, etc., (particularly describing the place), and there make search for the above described property (or, as the case may be); and if the same, or any part thereof, shall there be found, you are hereby commanded to bring the same, together with the person(s) in whose possession the same may be found, before me, to be dealt with according to law.

Given under my hand, etc.

A.J.S., Justice of the Peace.

Probate Court.

PETITION FOR ADMISSION OF WILL.

State of _________,}
County of _______,}ss.

In Probate Court.

To the Judge of said Court: 

The petition of _________ of said _________, respectfully represents that
_________ late of _________, deceased the _____ day of _________, at
_____, died testate, as petitioner believe; that the instrument in writing
herewith presented to this court, is the last will and testament of said
deceased as petitioner believe; and that _________ the said petitioner
_________ the identical _________ named and appointed in and by said last
will and testament as executor thereof; that the heirs at law of said
deceased are _________.
Your petitioner would further represent, that the goods, chattels and
personal estate of said deceased amount to about _____ dollars; and that
the said deceased left debts due and unpaid to the probable amount of
_____ dollars.

Your petitioner would pray that a day be appointed for hearing the proofs of said last will and testament, and that public notice thereof be given to all persons interested, as this court shall direct; and that upon the proof and allowance of said will, and the approval of the bond of your petitioner _________, letters testamentary be to _________ issued thereon, and appraisers and commissioners appointed, according to the rules and practices of this court.

Dated at _____, this _____ day of _____, A.D. 18_____.
State of _________,}
County of _______,}ss.
On this day of _____, A.D. 18_____, before me personally appeared the
above named _____ and made oath that _____ he heard read the above and
foregoing petition, subscribed by _____ and know the contents thereof, and
that the same is true of _____ own knowledge, except as to the matters
which are therein stated to be on _____ information and belief, and as to
those matters he believe it to be true.

ORDER ADMITTING WILL.

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