Heitman v. Nathan

The present appeal is from an order denying distribution to Fanny Heitman of the sum of $5,000 bequeathed in the will of Pink L. Nathan who died August 24, 1946. There is no dispute as to the facts and the only question presented is the construction of clause third, paragraph (a) of decedent’s will, reading as follows:

“ (a) To Fanny Heitman, now serving as a maid in my home in Los Angeles, the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) in the event she shall have been in my employ during the five years following the date of this Will and living 'at the time of my death, making this bequest for…