Scott v. Ives
New York Supreme Court
This action is brought to obtain a construction- of certain provisions of the last will and testament, and codicil thereto-, of Willard Ives, deceased, and for instructions to the executor. Smith & Smith, for plaintiff.' ¡ 1
1Opinion of the CourtMcLennan, J.
Willard Ives, who resided in the city of Water-town, Jefferson county, Hew York, died on the 19th day of April, 1896, leaving neither father, mother, sister, brother, child or descendant of any child, but left a widow, the defendant Lucina M. Ives. At the time ,of his death he was about 90 years of age, and his widow was about 77 years of age. He left a last will and testament which bears date October 17, 1891, and a codicil thereto which bears, date February 17, 1896. By said will and codicil, Mr. Ives assumed to dispose of.his entire estate, consisting of both real and personal property,…
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