Carpenter v. Smith

This is a bill in equity for the construction of the will of Albert Walker, late of Providence, deceased, and for instructions to trustees thereunder. When the cause was ready for hearing for final decree in the superior court it was certified to this court for our determination in accordance with general laws 1938, chapter 545, §7.

The complainants are the surviving trustees named in and acting under certain provisions of the will. They and the respondents are alleged to be all the parties in interest. All respondents have entered their appearances, filed answers and joined in the prayer for…