Legal Opinion
Van Driele v. Kotvis
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 22, 1903No. Docket No. 33PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Appeal from Kent; Wolcott, J. Bill by Katharine J. Van Driele and Wilhelmina S. Van Driele against John Kotvis-, executor of the last will and testament of Ary Van Driele, deceased, for a construction of said will. From the decree rendered, complainant Wilhelmina S. Van Driele appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The bill in this case is filed for the purpose of obtaining a construction of a will made by Ary Van Driele, deceased. The material parts of the will read as follows:
“First. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my executor out of my personal estate.
“Second. I will and direct that, as soon as convenient after my death, my executor cause to be placed in an appropriate place or places on my monument on lot seventy-two, block L, Valley City Cemetery, my name and date of birth in raised letters, viz., ‘Ary Van Driele, born December 35th, 1830.’
“Third. I give, grant, and…
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