Phoenix State Bank & Trust Co. v. Johnson

The principal question at issue upon this reservation, arising out of certain provisions in the will of Ruth Katharine Gaylord, is whether her aunt is by implication given a life use of the residue of the estate. The particular portions of the will involved are these: “FIFTH. If my mother, Katharine Arms Gaylord, should survive me, I give, devise and bequeath to my said mother all the residue of my property of whatever kind, and wherever it may be situated, to have the use and income thereof during her natural life. SIXTH. If my mother should not survive me, I give, devise and bequeath all of…