Bates v. Kingsley
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C. J.
This is a petition for the interpretation of the will of Emma L. Brewster, who died a childless widow, leaving personal property of about $1,994 and real estate of about $3,000 in value. Her will consists of nine clauses. By the first she provided for the payment of her debts. The next four gave pecuniary bequests amounting in all to $800 to three of which there was added a piece of furniture. The sixth clause disposed of her wearing apparel. The seventh, to which this petition relates, is in these words:
“ I bequeath and devise my Silver, and Jewelry as follows; To Mrs. Harry Kingsley & Viva…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Woodbridge v. JonesMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1903
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