Joiner v. Joiner
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from tlie chancery court of Leflore county. HoN.'Joe May, Chancellor. Suit between Dorsey A. Joiner and Mrs. N. R. Joiner to construe a will. Prom the decree rendered, Dorsey A. Joiner appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the' court. There can he no dispute that item 2 of the codicil is inconsistent with and repugnant to at least a part of item 3 of the original will.
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Appeal from tlie chancery court of Leflore county. HoN.'Joe May, Chancellor. Suit between Dorsey A. Joiner and Mrs. N. R. Joiner to construe a will. Prom the decree rendered, Dorsey A. Joiner appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the' court. There can he no dispute that item 2 of the codicil is inconsistent with and repugnant to at least a part of item 3 of the original will. What rules of construction govern when there are inconsistent and repugnant clauses? This is the important question presented for determination in this cause. There is no dissent in the authorities over…
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
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