Department of Revenue v. Linstead

In Mr. Justice Sharpe’s opinion there appears a quotation from the finding of the trial judge. The matter which is deleted therefrom and which immediately follows the first paragraph of the quotation is of importance. In giving his reasons for the finding that the said decedent was “not of such sufficient ability,” the trial judge said:

“This court’s answer to the first of questions hereinbefore stated is in the negative. In reaching this factual conclusion the court, among other things, holds that a man in his later years is entitled to and it is wise that he does make some provisions for his…