West v. Mercer
Supreme Court of Georgia
Petition for receiver. Before Judge Spence. Calhoun superior court. July 27, 1907.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, P. J.
Philip E. Boyd, late of Calhoun county, died on July 8, 1906, leaving a will which was duly probated by the nominated executors, John R. and Jesse E. Mercer. After making certain special bequests, the testator devised the residuum of his estate to his sister and his nephews and nieces, fifteen in number, to be *358equally divided among them. The testator’s sister, who was named as a residuary legatee, died before the testator. IJe was a man of considerable wealth, and conducted extensive mercantile and farming operations. He provided in his will that if his death should occur at a time when…
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