Boyd v. Jordan

This is a bill in equity for the construction of the will of Ferdinand Frazier Jelke, late of the city of Newport, deceased, and for instructions tO’ the executors and trustees thereunder. When the cause was ready for hearing for final decree in the superior court, it was certified to this court for our determination in accordance with G. L. 1956, §9-24-28.

The following facts, among others, appear from the bill . of complaint, the answers thereto, and from exhibits and testimony presented in the superior court. Ferdinand Frazier Jelke, hereinafter referred to as the decedent, died testate on…