In re the Estate of Werrick

Slater, S.

The will of the testatrix gives certain general legacies. The 2d paragraph gives $500 for the saying of 500 masses for the father and mother of the decedent.' The 3d paragraph gives $1,000 for masses for the decedent. Between the date of the will and death *877of testatrix there was a shrinkage of the estate which compels an abatement of the legacies.

The question is raised whether the bequest for masses is preferred, and not subject to the rule of abatement.

A general legacy given for a specific purpose abates with other legacies unless an intention is found to prefer the legacy. A gift…