Hellings v. Mooney

The Chancellor:

The question in this case arises under the will of John J. Mooney. His will is a short one. After bequeathing five hundred dollars to his sister, Catherine R. Filman, he gave, quoting the language of the will, “all the remaining personal property, real estate, insurance and money in bank to my wife, Anna M., for life,” and appointed his wife as executrix.

The testator died January 31, 1926, leaving his wife to survive him. She took out letters testamentary and thereafter died. The complainant was appointed administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of the estate of John J. Mooney.

The…