Rand v. Smith

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson

Reversing.

Joseph Rand had two children, Amanda R. Smith, and Fanny S. Rand, who was unmarried and lived with him. His daughter, Mrs. Smith, died leaving three infant children, whom she gave to her sister on her death bed, and her sister took them to her home and raised them. In this condition of the family, Joseph S. Rand made the following will and codicil:

“I, Joseph Rand, of Lexington, Ky., do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils heretofore made by me.

“After the payment of my just debts and…