Buffaloe v. Blalock

DeNny, J".

The intent of the testator is the polar star that must guide the courts in the interpretation of a will. Elmore v. Austin, ante, 13; Cannon v. Cannon, 225 N.C. 611, 36 S.E. 2d 17; Holland v. Smith, 224 N.C. 255, 29 S.E. 2d 888. Tbis intent is to be gathered from a consideration of the will from its four corners, and sucb intent should be given effect, unless contrary to some rule of law or at variance with public policy. House v. House, 231 N.C. 218, 56 S.E. 2d 695; Williams v. Rand, 223 N.C. 734, 28 S.E. 2d 247; Culbreth v. Caison, 220 N.C. 717, 18 S.E. 2d 136; Smith v. Mears, 218…