First-Mechanics National Bank v. Norris

The complainant in its capacity as trustee presents to the court for construction the will and codicil of one George S. Grosvenor, deceased, and requests a declaration of its duties. The testator was a resident of Trenton, New Jersey, and died at Nice, France, on March 20th, 1931, in his ninety-ninth year. His will is dated December 6th, 1920. The codicil bears date March 1st, 1927.

The following paragraphs of the will deserve notice:

Fourth (3): "I give, bequeath and devise to Henry McCoy Norris aforesaid fifteen thousand dollars ($15000.) to him and his heirs and assigns forever, if he shall…