Bayless v. Mayfield

In this appeal, we are asked to reverse an order of the Circuit Court for Howard County, sustaining demurrers to the appellant’s petition for the construction of the will of Corinne Clark Bayless, deceased. It will be unnecessary to set forth the terms of the will and the facts in full detail as they may be found in Ledingham v. Bayless, 218 Md. 108, 145 A. 2d 434.

Briefly summarized, they are as follows: Mrs. Bayless died testate in December of 1954. She devised Fairfield Farm to a trustee for the benefit of her three children: George E. S. Bayless, Jr., (Buddy), a one-half interest for life,…