American Cancer Society v. Sutton

This case concerns the residuary clause of a will and requires us to determine whether an ambiguity exists as to the identity of one of the charities named as beneficiaries. The Court of Appeals held that the designation "Michigan Cancer Society” is not ambiguous. In light of the particular facts of this case, we disagree.

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John W. Kremlick died November 12, 1976, leaving a three-page will dated some 18 months *239earlier. Among other things, the document made various bequests and named Para Lee Sutton executrix of the estate of approximately $125,000.

The focus of this case is on the residuary…