Nelson v. Pomeroy
Supreme Court of Connecticut
StriT for the construction of the will of Horatio K. Nelson, deceased, brought to the Superior Court in Hartford County, and reserved by that court, George W. Wheeler, J., upon the facts stated in the complaint and admitted to be true, for the advice of this court.
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StriT for the construction of the will of Horatio K. Nelson, deceased, brought to the Superior Court in Hartford County, and reserved by that court, George W. Wheeler, J., upon the facts stated in the complaint and admitted to be true, for the advice of this court. The case was first argued at the January Term of the court, but was continued for a further finding as to the amount and value of the testator’s investments at the date of his will; and was again briefly argued at the March Term.
1Opinion of the CourtHameksley, J.
This is an action brought to the Superior •Court alleging that doufits have arisen as to the meaning of .the will of Horatio K. Nelson, and asking advice as to its ¡proper construction in respect to clauses and provisions men-, tioned. The Superior Court has made a finding of facts, and at the request of all the parties to the cause, has re*259served the-questions arising thereon for the advice of this court.
All doubtful questions will be disposed of by construction of the so-called residuary clause, the bequest to the widow, and the bequests to the grandchildren.
It appears that Mr. Nelson made…
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