Osenton v. Elliott
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Fayette County. Suit by C. W. Osenton, executor, etc., against T. H. Elliott and others. Decree for plaintiff, and defendant The Board of Trustees of the M. E. Church, South, appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
RobiNSON, Judge :
The suit in which we have this appeal is one brought by the executor of-the last will and testament of 'William H. Hill, deceased, for a construction of the will. The final decree in the cause denies to the appellant, The Board of Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, a corporation, the right to take as a legatee under that part of the will which'we now copy here just as it appears in the record:
“Seventh: I will and direct my said Executor, and his successor; -to continue the collection of the royalties accruing ■on my said interest in the ‘Open Fork’, of Bell…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Wilson v. PerryWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1886
- University v. TuckerWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1888
- Ross' Ex'r v. KigerWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1896
- Cornwell v. Mount Morris Methodist Episcopal ChurchWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1913
- Jordan's Administrator v. Richmond Home for LadiesSupreme Court of Virginia · 1907
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