Von Der Horst v. Von Der Horst

The record now before us has been brought up by an appeal from a- pro forma decree passed by the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. The will of John H. Von der Horst gives rise to the questions which we are required to decide. By one of the provisions of his will Mr. Von der Horst gave to his grandchildren, Charlotte, Harry and Percy, each the sum of ten thousand dollars, which amount, the will declares, “ is to be paid to them as they respectively arrive at the age of majority, but should, however, either one or more of said children die before arriving at the age of majority, then the share…