Richardson v. . Cheek

Tbe guiding star in the interpretation of wills, to which all rules must bend unless contrary to some rule of law or public policy, is tbe intent of tbe testator, and this is to be ascertained from tbe four corners of tbe will, considering for tbe purpose tbe will and any codicil or codicils as constituting but one instrument. Ellington v. Trust Co., 196 N. C., 755, 147 S. E., 286; 28 R. C. L., 211 et seq.

Our first concern, tben, is with tbe intention of tbe testator. What did be intend by bis will? To find this is to solve tbe problem. Heyer v. Bulluck, 210 N. C., 321, 186 S. E., 356.

A will…