Northern Trust Co. v. Bosko

This action was brought by petitioner, the Northern Trust Company, as trustee under the last will and testament of William Ondreicka (hereafter referred to as the “testator”), to construe a certain provision in the will. After a trial without a jury, the trial court construed the provision in a manner which benefited Rudolph Bosko, the testator’s nephew and one of the beneficiaries in the will. Several respondents, also beneficiaries, appeal the trial court’s order.

The testator died on September 1, 1973; his will was admitted to probate on October 15, 1973. By his will, the testator directed…