Coleman v. Coleman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J. :

In November, 1888, Charles Coleman, the husband of plaintiff in error and the father of Clyde C. Coleman, Walter A. Coleman, and Charles F. Coleman, made his will. The wife was given a life-estate in the homestead, and other provisions were made for her support and maintenance. . With respect to the real estate in controversy, it is necessary to consider the scope, effect and meaning of the third item of the will, which reads :

££I give and bequeath to my children, Clyde C.Coleman, Walter A. Coleman, and Charles F. Coleman, and such child or…