Cranstoun v. Westendorf

Backes, V. C.

John J. Smisson left a last will and testament as follows:

“Item: It is my will, and I do order that my wife Jane Smisson shall be permitted to occupy the premises wherein I now reside, free of rent so long as she shall desire so to do, and while she continues to occupy the said property, I do order my executor to ¡pay to her out of my estate the sum of $400.00 per annum to be used by her for keeping the place in order.

“Item: I do give and bequeath unto my said wife the income of one-third of my estate during the term of her natural life. The remainder of the 'income of my estate…