Doyle v. McCarrick

This is a proceeding to determine who are the beneficiaries under the residuary clause of the will of Sarah Ann Doyle, a spinster. At the time her holographic will was executed she had two sisters and two brothers living, to each of whom she *66gave by her will substantial legacies varying in amounts from $5,000 to $10,000. She left specific legacies to a great nephew, several great nieces, one niece and also to some old friends. This niece, great nephew and all of these great nieces are the descendants of the deceased’s then living brothers and sisters. She left the sum of $5 to the estate of…