Estate of Treat

The sole question raised in the appeal is, who is entitled to the testatrix’s jewelry, Grace Painter or the residuary legatees ? The answer to this question is in paragraph IV of the will of Nellie S. Treat which provides :

“I give and bequeath to the said Grace Painter all furniture, household goods, ornaments and personal effects located in my dwelling in the city of Monroe of which I shall be the owner and shall be in possession at the time of my death.”

In construing a will the most important rule to be followed is, of course, the one which requires that the general intent of the testator,…