Conrad v. . Goss

Tbe title of defendant Jacob L. Goss, which is here brought in question, was derived under tbe will of Addie M. Goss, wherein she devised to. him all her property, with tbe added provision, “But should my son Jacob L. Goss die without heirs, I want tbe property to go to my daughter Maggie B. Goss,” with further limitation over, in ease Maggie B. Goss sbo-uld die without “heirs,” to the brothers of the testatrix.

It is obvious that by the use of the word “heirs” in the will the testatrix meant children or issue. The plaintiffs so concede. While in the first part of the will the language is…