Carpenter v. Snow
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by William L. Carpenter, executor of the last will and testament of Herbert M. Snow, deceased, against Mary L. Snow, decedent’s wife, and Clara L., Harry A., and Gertrude E. Snow, decedent’s minor children, for a construction of tbe will. From the decree rendered, complainant and the infant defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
This is a proceeding to construe a will made by Herbert M. Snow, who was married in 1883. July 8, 1884, Clara L. Snow was born! The will in question was made April 20, 1888. Harry A. Snow was born May 7, 1889, and Gertrude E. Snow was born April 28, 1892. AH these children were living when the death of Mr. Snow occurred, in October, 1897. Mr. Carpenter was named as executor in the will. Omitting the formal parts of the instrument, it reads as follows:
“ Second. After the payment of my debts and the expenses of administering my estate, I give, devise, and bequeath all my property, real and…
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