Murphy v. Markis

On September 19th, 1899, the defendant, William Henry Markis, married one Sarah Murphy.

On April 13th, 1909, the said Sarah Markis, the wife of said defendant, made, published and declared her last will and testament, which will contained the following:

"Third. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved husband, William Henry Markis, all the remainder and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed, absolutely, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate, including all insurance money or moneys that my death may produce.

"And, fifth. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved husband, William…