Smith v. Evans Ex Rel. Estate of Clark

Finney, Justice:

Appellant Roxie C. Smith appeals the Master-in-Equity’s construction of a phrase in the codicil to a will. We affirm.

Ezra D. Clark died testate on August 8,1988, leaving a codicil to his will. The pertinent portion of Item I of the Codicil provided as follows:(a) I give, devise and bequeath unto my sister, Roxie Smith, my real property located at 16 P Street, Anderson, South Carolina, and all contents therein in fee simple.(b) I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my property, both real and personal, which I now own, or which I may hereafter acquire by deed,…