Lynn v. Kenedy

Opinion by

Judge Hines :

This case involves the ‘ construction of a will. Mrs. Lynn, a widow of middle age, having a son and only child of eight years of age, executed a will with the following provisions:

“I give and devise unto my son, Joseph K., all my estate, real, personal and mixed, in possession, remainder and reversion wheresoever situated, except the specific bequest hereinafter made. Should, however, my son die without leaving issue then living, it is my purpose to bestow my estate for the purpose of benefiting orphan children. Therefore, upon the conditions aforesaid, I will and…