First American National Bank v. Cole

This suit involves the construction of the will of Mrs. Frances Carter, deceased, with respect to the duration or existence of a trust provided by the will for the benefit of her husband, James DeWitt Carter; her two daughters, Mrs. Frances Carter Steele, and Miss Jane Carter; and any other child that might be born to her, and the descendants of any deceased child of hers.

The suit originated by bill by the Bank as executor to .sell certain land of the estate to pay death taxes, etc., which matters are not is dispute. The controversy arose upon the cross-bill filed’ by Mrs. Frances Carter…