Hansen v. Oregon Humane Society

The appellant seeks to construe the third paragraph of the testator’s will so as to render it ineffective on the following grounds: (1) Because it is indefinite and uncertain and therefore void; (2) because the legatee is not definitely designated; (3) because of the alleged release by respondent of the $2,000 legacy.

On the contrary, the respondent contends, first, that. this paragraph of the will is clear, definite and certain and should be complied with, as held by the lower court; second, that the alleged release is void and of no force and effect for the following reasons: (a) because it…