Sterrett's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Linn,

This appeal involves the construction of a power of appointment created by James P. Sterrett, deceased. He died in 1901, leaving a will dated July 10,1887, and two codicils, the first dated September 22,1899, and the second October 11, 1900. He was survived by three daughters, all dying unmarried: Emma, in 1923, Annie, in 1928 and Laura, in 1935. His daughters, Annie and Emma, by their joint will, dated March 7, 1916, appointed the estate. Emma died in 1923, leaving Annie surviving. Thereafter, by her will dated January 11, 1927, Annie revoked her former appointment…