Swinebroad v. Bright
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Case 70 — Action to'Recover a Legacy — APPEAL FROM LINCOLN CIRCUIT COURT. Judgment tor Dependant and Plaintiff Appeals. (No briefs in the record.)
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the court by
JUDGE WHITE
Reversing.
In December, 1896, Oreenberry Bright died, domiciled in Lincoln county, testate, and after his death his will was duly admitted to probate. This will hears date of July 13, 1895, and contains, among others, these provisions: “I will and bequeath to my daughter, Kate Swinebroad, -one thousand dollars, in addition to the amount paid1 to her *617and family. ... I further direct that Louella Bright, my granddaughter, shall have two hundred and fifty dollars, and, should I pay off any of the donations in my time, I will keep an acct.”
The appellant brought…
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