Aycock Pontiac, Inc. v. Aycock
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1DissentDavid Newbern, Justice
When it is possible to so do, we ascribe meaning to each clause of an instrument. Only when there is an irreconcilable conflict between two clauses must one give way to another. See In Re Estate of Lindsey, 309 Ark. 596, 832 S.W.2d 808 (1992). When there is no conflict among the provisions, all provisions should be taken into consideration in determining the intent of the testator. Hughes, Guardian v. Edwards, 198 Ark. 673, 130 S.W.2d 713 (1939). In the trust instrument at issue, there is no irreconcilable conflict among the clauses. The Chancellor erred in failing to give effect to the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Matter of Estate of LindseySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1992
- Hughes, Guardian v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1939