Goodwyn v. Cassels

Cardinal rules fdr the construction of wills need not be repeated. Smaw v. Young, 109 Ala. 528, 20 South. 370; Duncan v. De Yampert, 182 Ala. 528, 62 South. 673; Ralls v. Johnson, 200 Ala. 178, 75 South. 926; Gunter v. Townsend, 202 Ala. 160, 79 South. 644; Jemison v. Brasher, 202 Ala. 578, 81 South. 80; Lyons v. Bradley, 168 Ala. 505, 53 South. 244; Crawford v. Carlisle, 206 Ala. 379, 89 South. 565.

Generally speaking, words employed in a will are of two classes, peremptory or preca-tory; of direct and positive terms, as distinguished from entreaty, request, desire, wish, or recommendation.…