Clarke v. Seaton

This was originally a proceeding in equity instituted by Arthur H. Jones and Archie D. Marvel, trustees duly appointed to execute trusts created by the will of Alonzo L. Clarke, deceased. They prayed for the interpretation of two paragraphs of his will and fór a judicial order directing distribution of his estate.

It appears from the record before us that in this proceeding an issue was joined between Helen Clarke (in behalf of herself and Lida Clarke Seaton) and Margaret Dale Clarke, the adopted daughter of William H. Clarke,. deceased, as to the right to receive certain bequests provided in…