In re Robinson's Estate
Supreme Court of Vermont
Appeal from a decree of the probate court, making final distribution of tbe estate of David Robinson, Sarah R. Hall, appellant. Heard on an agreed statement at the December Term. 1915, Bennington County, Butler, J., presiding. Judgment, pro forma, affirming the decree of the probate court. The appellant excepted. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtTaylor, J.
This is an appeal from the order of distribution in the estate of David Robinson, late of Bennington. By his original will the testator gave his household furniture and wearing apparel to his nephew, George W. Robinson. After making certain other specific bequests not important to this inquiry, a trust was created for the benefit of the said George W. with re-, mainder to his heirs. In a codicil, after reciting the provisions of said trust which are expressly revoked, the following provision was made as a substitute therefor:
*330“I David Robinson do give and devise all the rest, residue and…
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- Weatherhead v. StoddardSupreme Court of Vermont · 1886
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