Gardner v. Vanlandingham

This is an action for the construction of a will and for partition of the residuary estate disposed of thereby. The case was tried by the court, without a jury, upon an agreed statement of facts. John A. Vanlandingham (hereinafter called the testator) made the will in question on November 22, 1919. By this will the testator left to his wife absolutely $2500 in cash and his residence in Plattsburg. The remainder of his estate he disposed of as follows:

"FOURTH. I direct that my wife, Lovie Vanlandingham, shall have the use and benefit of all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate real,…