Beverlin v. First National Bank

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allen, J.:

This action was for a declaratory judgment to construe a will and determine the rights of the legatees and devisees thereunder. It is contended the will is void for the reasons (1) the limitations therein violate the rule against perpetuities, and (2) that it creates an indestructible trust. The appeal is from that judgment.

The will of Fred A. Beverlin was executed December 3,1926. By a codicil dated February 7, 1930, the defendant The First Na*308tional Bank in Wichita was substituted as executor and trustee in the place of parties named in the…