In re the Estate of Baumann
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
HEDRICK, Chief Judge.
Respondents Jenefred and Mike Church and .respondent Fred C. Spann have raised questions concerning the correct construction of testatrix’ will. The intention of the testatrix as gathered from the four corners of the will is our controlling guide in such interpretation. Campbell v. Jordan, 274 N.C. 233, 162 S.E. 2d 545 (1968).
In this case, respondents Jenefred and Mike Church specifically contend the trial court erred in concluding that bequests of *784“a sum of money ( )” made in the will were void for vagueness. We disagree. There is generally a presumption in construing a…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Poindexter v. WACHOVIA BANK AND TRUST COMPANYSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1963
- Campbell v. JordanSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1968
- Ravenel v. ShipmanSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1967