Jones v. Callahan

David A. Jones died testate. His Will disposed of all assets constituting his estate. Our primary inquiry is to ascertain the testator’s intent. Trust Co. v. Miller, 223 N.C. 1, 25 S.E. 2d 177. With this in mind, we consider each item in controversy.

PlaiNtiff’s Appeal.

1. Ford car. The agreed case states simply that the testator “had one 1950 two-door secondhand Ford automobile.” Nothing else appearing, the Ford car is not comprehended in the bequest to the widow in Item II of “all of my household and kitchen furniture, jewelry, clothing and other articles of personal property used in and…