Schiffer v. Brenton

Plaintiff is the daughter of Samuel Brenton, deceased, and is the executrix of and beneficiary under his will. There has been no distribution of the estate, and the construction and validity of two clauses of the will were involved in this case. One was of minor importance, and the decree as to it is acquiesced in by all parties. The other question is of importance, both in amount involved and in principle, and has not been passed upon by this court. This question arises under these circumstances. Arthur and Willis, sons of deceased, were each given $10,000 by the will. They contested the…