In re the Estate of Murdoch

Wingate, S.

This judicial settlement of the accounts of executors presents two questions for decision. The first concerns the validity and proper recipient of a legacy given by the residuary item of the will to “ Royal Infirmary at Nottingham, England.” It has been made to appear that there is no institution of this name in the city specified. Seven infirmaries and hospitals are there located, all of which, except the Nottingham General Hospital, have filed disclaimers herein. It has been further demonstrated that the decedent was especially interested in the Nottingham General Hospital by…