In re Rau's Estate

BROWN, S.

The question to be determined upon this proceeding is as to the construction of the sixth clause of the will of the deceased, in order that the executor ma^ be directed as to what is bequeathed to Frieda Rau Cormier under such clause.

[ 1 ] The said clause reads as follows;

“Sixth. I give and bequeath to my niece Frieda Rau Cormier of Rochester, N. T. Fifty (50) shares of the Capital Stock of the National ,Bank of Rochester ; and in the event of my disposing of said shares before my death, I give and bequeath to her the equivalent of said shares at their par value; and in addition…