Markham v. Waterman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

The plaintiffs are the trustees in bankruptcy of the estates of four sons of the late Louis Waterman, of Washington county, Kansas. Plaintiffs seek a determination . of their official interest in the estate of Louis Waterman; and the existence and nature of that interest, if any, depends upon a consideration of the will of Louis Waterman. The will reads:

“This is to certify that I, Louis Waterman, of sound mind, declare' this to be my last will and testament:

“1st. That my wife, Augusta Waterman, shall be the real owner and have complete…