American Cannel Coal Co. v. Clemens

— Peter Short died testate. By his last will he bequeathed to a granddaughter $200, to a grandson $300, to another granddaughter $300, to another grandson $200, and to his daughter Theresa $1. Following these bequests of stipulated amounts the will contains a residuary clause giving and bequeathing to his son, Peter Short, Jr., and his daughter, Mary Ann Galluly, “ all the balance or residue of his estate, real and personal, wherever situate, in equal parts, share and share alike.” Further provision is made that should the legatees to whom the legacies were given die before arriving at full…