Southern California First National Bank v. Swarth

Opinion

WHELAN, J.

There are four separate appeals from a judgment directing Southern California First National Bank, as trustee of trusts created by the *866decree of 'distribution in the estate of Willard S. Wood, to distribute the assets of one of the trusts in accordance with an appointment made by Florence Wood, widow of Willard S. Wood and donee of a power to appoint those assets.

The controversy arises out of the question whether the power of appointment given Florence Wood by her husband’s will was exercised, and, if so, in whose favor it was exercised.

The will of Willard S. Wood, executed…