Cook v. McDowell

The Chancellor.

The object of the bill is to secure a construction of a portion of the will of Lewis D. Cook, deceased.

Mr. Cook, domiciled at Bound Brook, in this state, died on the 25th of November, 1891. By his will, dated the 28th day of March, 1887, after appointing the executrix and executors of his will, directing the payment of his debts and funeral expenses, bequeathing to his widow his household goods, clothing and a policy of life insurance, and devising to her a dwelling-house for her life, he continued his will in this language:

“ Fourth. I do hereby order and direct my said…