Succession of Maus

LAND, Justice.

William P. Maus, an unmarried man, died in the city of New Orleans, and left a last will and testament reading as follows:

“Being of sound mind and body and realizing the uncertainty of life, I hereby make this my last will and testament.

“I will and bequeath to my Dear Mother, Mrs. Peter Maus, $35,000.00, Thirty-five Thousand worth of N. O. City 4% Bonds, and $11,000.00, Eleven Thousand worth of N. O. City Public Improvement 4% Bonds, and all contents of house No. 811 St. Andrew Street; New Orleans, La., and all my personal jewelry.

“I will and bequeath to my Dear Sisters, Mrs.…