Stout v. Clifford
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Harrison County. Bill by Clarence P. Stout against John H. Clifford and others. Decree for plaintiff and John PI. Clifford and certain other defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
BRANNON, Judge:
James Clifford made a wiil reading as follows, omitting formal opening: “I will and bequeath to my wife Sarah Clifford for and during her natural life all my real estate and personal property and also all my notes and bonds and bank stock of every description and kind and after my wife is death that the property if any is left shall be divided eucely amoung the children no bond or security shall be required of executor.” He died in 1892 leaving his widow, Sarah Clifford, and seven children. One of these children, Agnes, married Clarence P. Stout in 1898. Agnes Stout died…
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