Belknap v. Tillotson

Grieein, Y. C.

Tbe complainant having taken a decree that the defendants interplead, the question presented for determination is, which of the two contending sides is entitled to the fund deposited in court ?

The pertinent facts are as follows: Willis H. Belknap, a resident of New Jersey, died on or about September 3d, 1911, leaving his last will and testament dated January 28th, 1909, which contained the following clause:

“Fifth. I hereby bequeath to my niece, Irene Belknap, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, the sum of six thousand dollars.”

Afterwards, on the 2d day of August, 1909j the testator…