Johnson v. Powell

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

This action presents, for consideration the proper interpretation of the will of Mrs. Sallie Elrod, who died a resident of McCracken County, in the year 1905. The will, which was probated on July 22, 1905, is as follows:

“I, Sallie Elrod of the County of McCracken of the State of Kentucky, being sound in mind and of my own accord, make this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills I may have made, first that all my just debts be paid. I will to my daughter Lillie Rudolph, $5.00, the remainder of my…