Rapson's Estate

Van Dusen, J.,

In this case, the testatrix gave to her husband all the residue of her estate. She also provided “in case of my husband dying before me, or both dying by accident at the same time or after me then I will and bequeath that all my estate with the exception of Clause 3rd go to the Pennsylvania Society of Cruelty to Animals, for the Ambulance Department”. There are other portions of the will which a lawyer would regard as inconsistent with an absolute estate in the husband. The sale is directed of certain jewelry and furniture which forms part of the residue given to the husband; if…