Legal Opinion
Webb v. Lines
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided July 20, 1888PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Suit for the construction of a will; brought to the Superior Court in New Haven County, and reserved on facts found for the advice of this court. The case is fully stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtPardee, J.
Frederick Lines made his will in 1874 and died in 1875. Surviving him were his wife Haney, his *155brother Augustus, and Augustus E. and Jane E. Lines, and Maria K. Howland, these, children of Augustus, and Augustus K., son of Augustus E., insane. The widow, Augustus and Augustus K. Lines have since died.
After certain legacies the testator gave to his wife the use of the remainder for life.
The thirteenth and fourteenth sections of the will are as follows:
“ 13th. All the rest and residue of my estate I give to my nephew Augustus E. Lines, provided he makes no charge against my estate for services…
2Cited by4 opinions
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