Ramsey v. Mahoney's Ex'r

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Sims

Reversing.

This appeal questions the construction placed upon the will of Mrs. Mary Bradley Mahoney by the chancellor, who held that the fourth paragraph thereof was too uncertain and indefinite to be executed and that testatrix died intestate as to that part of her estate not specifically devised. The will was holographic and reads:

“In the name of God — Amen.

“I Mary Bradley Mahoney of Georgetown, Ky. do make this my last will and testament. I wish my executors to sell all my holdings and distribute the cash as follows :

“1st. I wish all debts and funeral…