Goldtree v. Thompson
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtThornton, J.
—This action was brought by the plaintiffs as trustees appointed by the will of Jonathan Thompson to obtain for their direction a construction of certain clauses in it. The property had been distributed to the trustees by a decree of the proper court, and they apply to this court for the purpose above stated. The legatees and devisees under the will are made parties to the action, and all desire construction of the clauses asked for.
The clauses of the will referred to relate to the disposition of the residuary estate, which is done by the following words:—
“The residue of my personal estate…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Craig v. CraigNew York Court of Chancery · 1848
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- Fox v. PhelpsNew York Supreme Court · 1837
- Earl v. GrimNew York Court of Chancery · 1815
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