Newell v. State National Bank of Maysville

CULLEN, Commissioner.

The judgment below construed the will, including two codicils, of Ruliff M. Newell, deceased. Lena Newell, a beneficiary under the two codicils, appeals from the judgment. The Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home and Infirmary, residuary legatee under the will, filed notice of a cross-appeal but did not perfect it, so the arguments in the briefs with reference to the merits of the cross-appeal will not require consideration. See Hall v. Hall, Ky., 328 S.W.2d 541.

In the main will Mr. Newell devised his dwelling to his widow for life, and made a direct bequest to her of…