Legal Opinion
Gilley v. Nidermaier
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided September 5, 1940No. Record No. 2280PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGregory, J.
This appeal brings before us the construction of clause IV of the will of J. B. Gilley, who died on December 11, 1923. The will is set out at large in order that it may be considered as a whole in ascertaining the testator’s intention. It was admitted to probate in 1923, and is in the following language:
*35“I. I will and direct that my executor, hereinafter named, pay all my just debts, if I shall owe any, the costs of administration and my funeral expenses.
“II. In the event my beloved wife, Mrs. Nannie E. Gilley, outlives me, I will and direct that she shall have a home at my residence in Gate…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Tidball v. Shenandoah National BankSupreme Court of Virginia · 1902
- Commonwealth of Virginia v. KernochanSupreme Court of Virginia · 1921
- Lee v. LeeSupreme Court of Virginia · 1892
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3Cited by9 opinions
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