Briggs v. Faulkner

The bill seeks the construction of the will of S. Emma Ross, deceased. The complainant is the daughter of the testatrix and was named as residuary legatee in the fifth paragraph of the will. The question involved is whether she takes a fee or only a life estate in the residue. The only portions of the will which need be here recited are the following paragraphs: "First. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal, whatsoever and wheresoever, I give, bequeath and devise unto my daughter, Helen Frances Ross Briggs.

"Sixth. What remains at my daughter's decease, I…