Dealy v. Keatts

This appeal involves the construction of item 5 of the last will and testament of Mrs. M. W. Phillips, deceased, which reads as follows:

“Item Y. The two cottages, one in East end and one in West end, shall be sold, if not sold previous to my death, and one-tenth given to the church of which I am a member, and the rest divided between the two granddaughters of my husband, Dr. J. R. Phillips (Mattie and Daisy Andrews) and the balance to Brother George’s children. ’ ’

It is conceded that the other items of the will shed no light on, nor in any way assist in the construction of, this section. It…