Bendell v. Bendell

Charles C. Bendell, when 80 years of age, made a will by which he devised to a friend, Clarence Ayres, a one-half interest in his residence and devised and bequeathed to his son all the rest and residue of his property. Eight months later he married and some three and a half years after his marriage he died. He made no provision for his wife by marriage contract nor was she provided for or mentioned in the will. She was appointed administratrix with the will annexed. During proceedings in probate the residence property was sold, the administration was closed, and the estate was distributed,…