Cassidy v. Murray

This is a Bill in Equity seeking a certain construction of the will of John Cassidy who died testate March 26, 1918. It is brought by four of his grandchildren, who are the children of his son, John F. Cassidy, who died intestate in 1939.

The point in issue is whether under the will as modified by the codicils each of said grandchildren is entitled to be paid out of the income of the trust fund established by the will an annual income of not exceeding ten thousand dollars annually, or whether the said grandchildren must share as a class in a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars. If the…