Croom v. . Cornelius

The determination of the question of title to the land contracted to be conveyed involves the construction of the will of J. P. Eear-rington. The testator devised his property to his wife and to their three children (one of whom is the plaintiff) in these words: “I wish my estate of whatever nature equally divided among the aforesaid four.” By a subsequent clause tbe testator added this provision to his will: “In the event that either child die without will, I wish that child’s share to descend to his or her children (share and share alike), or if there are no surviving children to go not to…