McCormack v. Blanks

This is a proceeding to have construed the last will and testament of Joel E. Hall, deceased. The will was executed on November 6, 1912; the testator died December 15, 1928, and left surviving him as his heirs-at-law the following: A wife, Mrs. Octavia Hall, and five children, Morris Hall, Mrs. Sara Hall Blanks, Janie Mae Hall, Billy Hall and Eugene Hall. Billy Hall died December 19, 1936. Eugene Hall died February 4, 1947, who also left two children of his marriage to the appellant. Mrs. Octavia Hall died December 21, 1952.

The pertinent paragraphs of the will for construction are Pars. 3, 4,…