Bullington v. Estate of Belcher

PHILLIPS, Chief Justice.

Naona Bullington, and others, appeal the judgment of the trial court, which construed a will adversely to their interest.

At the time of her death, Gertrude Belch-er was married to Ernest W. Belcher; they had no children. Subsequently, Ernest Belcher married appellee Laura Elizabeth Belcher. He died intestate: Laura, his second wife, is the administratrix of his estate.

Gertrude Belcher died owning certain separate property, which she devised by will. Laura Belcher brought suit to construe the will of Gertrude Belcher. The will provides, in relevant part, as follows:

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