Harris v. Harris
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Orphans’ Court for Carroll County. Proceedings for the administration of the estate of James E. Harris. Prom an order of distribution, Charles E. Harris, individually and as administrator, appeals. The cause was submitted to Loyd, C. J., "Bimkooe, Thomas, Pattisox, Pr.xbr, Sroc'KBitnxiK, Adkihs, and Offutt, JJ.
1Opinion of the CourtBriscoe, J.
This appeal is from an order of the Orphans’ Court of Carroll County, distributing the personal estate of James E. Harris, late of Carroll County, deceased, and it presents an important question of testamentary law.
Mr. Harris died on the 24th day of May, 1920, leaving a last will and testament.
The will is dated the 7th day of May, 1908, and is in manner and form as follows:
“I, James E. Harris, of the village of Parrs ville, County of Carroll, State of Maryland, being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
“Eirst — I give and devise and…
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