Browning v. Southworth
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Suit to determine the construction of the will of Sarah Avery of Norwich, deceased, brought to the Superior Court in New London County and reserved by that court, Robinson, J., upon the facts alleged in the complaint, for the con sideration and advice of this court.
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, C. J.
The will after making certain bequests, contained the following provision: “ Teyith. To my beloved husband, Oliver Perry Avery, I give, devise and bequeath the use, income, profit and improvement of all the rest, resi*225due and remainder of my estate of every name and nature, for and during the term of his natural life. Eleventh. At the death of my said 'husband I give and bequeath to Delia A. Southworth the sum of twenty thousand dollars to her sole and separate use, should she then be living; or if she then he not living but leave issue, then, in that event I give and bequeath said twenty…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Mansfield v. SheltonSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1896
3Cited by3 opinions
- Hull v. HullSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1924
- Strong v. ElliottSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1911
- Gay v. DibbleSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1900