Kellam v. Jacob

The main controversy in this cause arises over a proper construction of certain parts of the will of David C. Kellam, Sr., deceased. The following is a copy of the material clause of the will:(1) “I desire and hereby direct that all'of my' just debts be paid as soon after my death as is practicable *727and I charge my personal estate primarily with their payment.(2) “I hereby authorize and empower my hereinafter named executrix and executor to sell and convey, either by private contract or public auction, and upon such terms as they may deem best, the following-described real estate, to-wit: The…