Taylor v. Carter

This suit in equity was brought by the executors of the will of W. P. Hickam to obtain a construction thereof and a settlement of the testator’s estate. From a decree construing the will and giving certain directions to the executors, this appeal was granted.

All of the questions involved in this case arise out of the fourth and fifth clauses of the will,, which are as follows:

*847“Fourth. I give and bequeath to the heirs of my brothers and sisters all the remainder of my estate of whatever kind and wherever located, in equal parts.

“Fifth. Any person who shall take under my will and who shall be…