Stirling v. Canatsey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This case involves the construction of a will which, omitting the introductory paragraph and attestation clause, reads:

“Item One. It is my will that all my last debts be paid, including funeral and burial expenses.

“Item Two. Any money left at Penn Mutual Insurance Company to father and mother.

“Item Three. Personal property left at various places around Iola, Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Canatsey, to be used or sold as they see fit.

*68“Item Four. Bonds and cash at 9th National Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (if any at my death) along with…