Chandler v. St. Mary's College of Oakland

LANGDON, J., Dissenting.—I dissent.

Before proceeding to a discussion of the issue, I think it is proper to point out that the will of 1916 is entirely relevant and material, and should have been admitted as part of the record herein, for reasons which will hereinafter appear.

The general rules which should guide the determination of this appeal are well established. The intent, of the testator is the object of all construction of testamentary instruments. Several testamentary instruments executed by the same person are to be construed together as one instrument; and all the parts of a will are…