Gaylord v. Goldblatt

JONES, Justice.

This is a will contest case. Item II of the will under inquiry provides:

“My real property at 449 North Ryan Street, Montgomery, Alabama, I will, devise and bequeath to my wife, Alice Matilda Gaylord, for her lifetime only, with remainder to my lineal descendants, in equal shares per stirpes. I also give to my said wife the power to sell, mortgage, convey or otherwise dispose of said real property during her lifetime.”

Appellant states the issue presented: “[Wjhether ... Alice M. Gaylord was given the right, under the will of her late husband, James Wessley Gaylord, to sell,…