Daniel v. Brown
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtHudgins, J.
This case involves the construction of the fourth clause of the will of Joseph S. Jackson, dated August 28, 1895, wherein power of disposition of certain property was given to his wife, Jane C. Jackson, and the third and fourth clausesi of the will of Jane C. Jackson, wherein she attempted to execute this power.
The will of Joseph S. Jackson disposed of his property in three paragraphs, as follows:
“Second: After the payment of all my just debts, I give and bequeath all my personal estate of every kind and description to- my beloved wife, Jane C. Jackson, absolutely.
“Third : I give and devise…
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