Cause Number E. 67-352-P/2. Probate Case: Estate of Jack L. Ruby

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Court transcription for a hearing in the probate case regarding the estate of Jack L. Ruby (alias Jack Rubenstein). The hearing includes examinations of several witnesses and statements by the attorneys. Index to witnesses and arguments is at the start of the document.

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Lyle, Jeanne Friou June 21, 1967.

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Court transcription for a hearing in the probate case regarding the estate of Jack L. Ruby (alias Jack Rubenstein). The hearing includes examinations of several witnesses and statements by the attorneys. Index to witnesses and arguments is at the start of the document.

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455 p. ; 28 cm.

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"No. 67-352-P/2. In Re: Estate of Jack L. Ruby a/k/a Jack Rubemnstein, Deceased. In the Probate Court No. 2 in and for Dallas County, Texas."

"Trial Before Judge Robertson."

On lower-right corner of cover: "Original"

At bottom of cover and pages: "Lyle & Associates. Certified Court Reporters. RI 8-3090. Dallas, Texas."

There are two filing stamps on the cover: "Filed June 22 1867, Tom E. Ellis, Clerk. County Court, Dallas County, Texas" and "Filed Jul 24 1967, [Bill Shaw] Dist. Clerk, Dallas Co., Texas." Both are signed by deputies.

Additional description and context: Transcript of Jack Ruby Estate Proceedings in Probate Court No. 2 in and for Dallas County, Texas. Judge Ted Z. Robertson presiding. Jules F. Mayer and Marvin L. Levin served as proponents for the holographic will Jack Ruby wrote and signed in August 1950. Harold G. Adams and Julian F. Foster appeared as proponents for the handwritten will Jack Ruby wrote and signed in August 1966 while he was in jail, awarding personal effects to then-deputy sheriff Norman Hooten. Phil Burleson and Alan Adelson spoke on behalf of the family of Jack Ruby who contested the August 5, 1966 will. Lawyer Marvin Thomas appeared for witness Doris Warner.

Witnesses called to testify in these proceedings were Jules F. Mayer, Dr. Charles F. Mayer, Norman H. Hooten, Tom Ellis, Beverly Matthews, Lucille Lacy, Phil Burleson, Dr. L. J. West, Alan Adelson, Mrs. Eva Grant, Earl Ruby, Dr. Eugene Frankel and Doris Warner.

Closing arguments were presented by Mr. Adams, Mr. Levin, Mr. Burleson, Mr. Adelson and Mr. Foster. Judge Robertson affirmed the 1950 will, naming Jules F. Mayer as executor. He denied the August 5, 1966 will or codicil to the will submitted by Norman Hooten; he also allowed that Hooten, since his application was a failure, would be responsible for legal costs associated with the proceedings.

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Lyle, Jeanne Friou. Cause Number E. 67-352-P/2. Probate Case: Estate of Jack L. Ruby, legal document, June 21, 1967; Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1117896/: accessed July 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

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