Price v. Price

HEDRICK, Judge.

It is an elementary rule of construction that the intention of the testator or testatrix is the guiding principle to be used in the interpretation of wills, and such intention shall prevail where not contrary to law or public policy. Olive v. Biggs, 276 N.C. 445, 173 S.E. 2d 301 (1970) ; Clark v. Connor, 253 N.C. 515, 117 S.E. 2d 465 (1960). This intent is to be gathered from a consideration of the will from its four corners. McWhirter v. Downs, 8 N.C. App. 50, 173 S.E. 2d 587 (1970); McCain v. Womble, 265 N.C. 640, 144 S.E. 2d 857 (1965), and cases cited therein. However,…