Cain v. Finnie

We are presented with the task of interpreting a simple, one-line will, the likes of which still create a split among authorities. In this instance, the circuit court of Saline County agreed with the plaintiffs’ interpretation and granted their motion for a summary judgment. The defendant appeals, and we affirm.

In 1949, C.E. Spurlock died. His will, as admitted to probate, provided in its entirety as follows: “I, C.E. Spurlock, leave all my property and holdings to Blanche Spurlock so long as she remains my widow.” Blanche Spurlock never remarried and died as the widow of C.E. Spurlock in…