Souhegan National Bank v. Kenison

Somewhat interdependent, two issues of construction of the final residuary clause are presented. One is the meaning of the word “suggestive” in description of the memorandum stated to have been prepared and made a part of the will. The other arises from the fact that contrary to the assertion of the clause, no memorandum in fact had been prepared.

The word “suggestive” in characterizing the memorandum falls far short of any implication of requirement and does not signify even an advisory treatment to be given the memorandum. It prescribes no range of selection limited to the memorandum, and…