Johnson v. Bullard

Does the following provision in a will constitute Grace Y. Johnson a legatee?

“First. I hereby order and direct my executrix hereinafter named and appointed, to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses so soon after my decease as the nature of my estate will permit, not overlooking or omitting the payment of the indebtedness of three thousand dollars to my daughter, Grace Y. Johnson (the same being the amount of a legacy left to her by her father’s will) and for which amount Grace’s guardian now holds my obligation.”

In the probate court it was held a legacy, and in the circuit a mere…