Estate of Moore

Mary J. S. Moore, the sister of James C. Moore, deceased, appeals from that part of the decree of final distribution which distributes to her an undivided one-half of, instead of the whole estate in, that certain parcel of land which is situated in the city of Los Angeles and which for convenience will be referred to herein as the “Ceres Avenue property.”

The lower court found that all of the decedent’s estate was community property. One of the questions presented for decision and the one upon which this appeal will be decided is whether under the terms of the will the widow, Mollie C. H.…