In re the Construction of the Will of Houghtaling

Sterley, S.

This proceeding was originally instituted by a petition made by James S. Houghtaling, the husband of the deceased and the executor of the estate of deceased, asking this court that an order be made directing the sale of the real property of the decedent or to mortgage the same for the purpose of the payment of debts, most of which were debts of the life beneficiary, namely, the petitioner, James S. Houghtaling, the husband of the deceased.

An answer was interposed by the remaindermen denying certain allegations in the petition and asking that the petition be dismissed.

Subsequently,…