In Re Cross

The question presented: Did certain funds which came into the hands of the executors of W. H. Hill pass under his will to his widow, Minnie Bunch Hill, one of the appellants, or did the said W. H. Hill die intestate with reference thereto? We think the said W. H. Hill died intestate as to the funds in controversy.

The determination of the controversy depends upon the construction to be given the will of W. H. Hill, deceased, and particularly to Item 5 thereof, which is as follows: “All my chattel property shall be sold at public sale and after paying all debts, including burial expenses, and…