Gaston v. Gaston

. Lummus, J.

This petition requires a determination of the extent of the rights given to the petitioner and appellant, Irene J. Gaston, by the will of her sister Bessie L. Gaston. Peter Gaston is a respondent as the executor of and the residuary legatee under her will.

After a number of pecuniary legacies and one specific devise, the will gives to the petitioner “the right to select for herself any of my personal effects and household furnishings and effects which I received from either of my parents.”

The first question that suggests itself is whether the words quoted should be read as though a…