Grimes v. Grimes

Vincent Grimes willed all his property to his wife and his son. Each beneficiary contends that the other’s share should be charged with the testator’s debts. The son appeals from a trial court ruling that debts should be paid out of his interest.

The will contained the following testamentary language :

“IV.

“I hereby give and devise unto my wife, Frances Grimes, the use and benefit of that certain property of approximately 210 acres in Linn County, Oregon, located in Township 15 South Bange 3 West, Willamette Meridian, until her death or until her re-marriage, whichever event occurs first.

“V.

“I…