Curley v. Di Michele

The Chancellor :

The question which this case presents arises out of the will of Catharine A. Smith. Her will was a short one and very inartistically drawn. It is in full as follows:

“Jan 4 1921

“I Catharine A. Smith of the City of Wilmington State of Delaware being of sound mind and body make this my last will and Testament

' “I give and bequeath to the following

“To May O Donnell of 8 and West St 5000 Thousands dollars

“Two my Parents James and Cecelia Smith 500 for masses for their benefit

“To my Brother J Jerome Smith and Pete B Smith for masses 500

“St Janes protecty Delaware City 200

“The…