Leal v. Terbush

The argument in this case was mainly upon the construction of a devise and whether parol evidence was admissible to aid in the construction. It appears that in March, 1873, Joel Craft, who was then husband to the defendant, made his last will which contains the following clause:

“After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Jane Craft, all my real estate, and all my personal property of whatever nature or kind; also all moneys and credits I give and bequeath to my beloved wife; and in case of her death, then all my real and…