In re the Estate of Duryee

John D. Bennett, S.

The petition for letters of administration g. t. a. requests a construction of the Ninth paragraph of the testatrix’ will, which reads as follows: “ Ninth : — I give, devise and bequeath the rest, residue and remainder of the property of which I die possessed, of whatsoever nature and kind, whether real, personal or mixed, to my son, Frederick L. Duryee, for his use for his life. At his death, said rest, residue and remainder of my property is to be equally divided among my surviving grandchildren, share and share alike, per capita.”

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