First Nat. Bank of Chicago v. Elliott

A decree of the circuit court of Kankakee County construed the last will and testament of Alfred Fortin, deceased, to the extent that it created a charitable trust. From this decree, the collateral heirs-at-law prosecute a direct appeal, a freehold being necessarily involved.

Alfred Fortin, a widower, a resident of Kankakee County, died testate on January 26, 1937. His heirs-at-law are collateral kindred. Fortin’s will was admitted to probate in the county court of Kankakee County. The will consists of three numbered sections. Of these, the first section directs payment of his debts, funeral…