Pigg v. Haley
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtCompton, J.
The focus of this appeal is upon the validity of an agreement, executed to settle uncertainties arising from the doubtful meaning of provisions in a will.
Edward F. Haley, a resident of Charlotte County, died testate on July 13, 1977, survived by his wife, appellee Eva F. Haley. The testator’s one-page holograph, duly probated shortly after his death, provides in part:
“Third: Whatever, land I may own, or intercst-in land including buildings, furniture farming equipment of all kinds, livestock of every description, automobiles, money in hand, or in banks, or owing to me, shall immediately upon…
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