Williamson v. Cox

Tbis case involves tbe construction of tbe following clause in tbe will of Patrick Williamson:

“I give and bequeath to my son, Henry Singler Williamson, all tbe balance of my land, to bave and to bold to bim and bis bodily beirs born in wedlock, if any, if no sucb beirs, tben to go back to bis nearest of blood kin.”

Henry Singler Williamson died without issue, leaving surviving bis widow and several nieces and nephews, children of deceased brothers and sisters, who are tbe plaintiffs in tbis action, and one surviving sister, Ellen W. Cox, tbe defendant.

Tbe plaintiffs contend that under tbe will…