https://stlcc.instructure.com/courses/1/146/assignments/415454 LEGAL WRITING FINAL EXAM FACTS: First, you need to understand that in Missouri an oral "Will" is called a nuncupative Will and has very limited value per Missouri statute. Cody Cowboy rode his horse "Paint" into Tombstone, Missouri on February 10, 2024 in a foul mood! Cody was hot and tired and very hungry from his long journey on the Trail. First, he went to the Blacksmith's Barn to get hay, water and new shoes for "Paint" as well as a place for his horse to stay for the night. Next, he visited the Harvey's Hotel, the only one in town, and rented a room for the night which cost him $50 per night. His next stop was Ben's Barbershop for a shower and shave which was $15. Now, this might seem extravagant for a cowboy, but Cody had just helped drive a huge herd of cattle from Colorado to Missouri and he had been paid well! Cody's next stop was the Stagecoach Saloon where he ordered a large steak and baked potatoes and a bottle of their best whiskey for dinner as well as cheesecake for dessert. Cody Cowboy was not generally a bettin' man, but he noticed a friendly poker game in the corner of the Saloon so he started to watch. The poker table was full, but after a short time, Abe Angry accused Henry Homestead of "cheating" during the game. When Henry got up to leave with his winnings, Abe shot him dead. Now this left a seat at the table so Cody Cowboy joined the new game. Well, Cody was on a winning streak and was so successful that he bought the gang at the table a couple of rounds of whiskey. Abe decided he had had enough of losing money and friends to Cody so he accused Cody of cheating and suggested they go out in the street in front of the Stagecoach Saloon. The saloon grew very quiet so Constance Cook, a young widow because of Abe, who had cooked Cody's dinner, tried to warn Cody. As more angry words were exchanged, Cody and Abe headed out to the dirt road for a gunfight. Ugene Undertaker pulled up with his wagon to collect the bodies. The rest of Tombstone scattered and Ugene and Constance and Helen Harvey were the only three remaining witnesses. Just before Abe and Cody took that fateful walk, Cody turned to Ugene, Constance and Helen. Cody gave Constance his Cowboy hat, worth $10.00 and his wallet which still contained $125.00 and told her that if he didn't make it she was to keep them and "Paint" as well who was worth $200.00 plus his gun and holster both worth a total of $25.00, all his worldly possessions as he wasn't a good shot Needless to say, Abe fired early and Cody fell to the ground. Ugene and Constance and Helen rushed to his side where all three heard him say "Constance, this is my Will and you are to keep my hat, cash, "Paint" and gun and holster seconds before he died. Abe strolled up and said ...well Luke Liar and Sam Stupid here just heard Cody leave all of his worldly possessions to me and I'll kill anybody that claims otherwise." Constance had had enough of Abe for the last time and the next morning met with Larry Lawyer and Ugene Undertaker and Helen Harvey and Cody's wishes were written down. Larry Lawyer then filed the Will for Probate the day after (2/11/2024). Now, it's May 7, 2024 and Abe Angry' lawyer, Uke Unethical, has just today filed with the Probate Court a written document - written and signed by Luke Liar and Sam Stupid on May 6, 2024 claiming that it was a nuncupative Will made by Cody "after" Constance's version leaving all to Abe. Uke Unethical has told Abe that he doesn't practice Probate law but he would do it anyway if Abe paid him $50,000.00 up front with no refunds. Your Assignment
