Heckler v. Young

Complainant filed her bill, asking for a construction of the will of Annie Donahue, deceased. Answers were filed and a reference had to a master in chancery who heard the evidence and made his report recommending a decree favorable to complainant. The chancellor sustained exceptions to this report, ordered the bill dismissed for want of equity and held that the costs and amount of attorneys’ fees should not be taxed against the estate.

The paragraph of the will involved is as follows :

“Third: I give, devise and bequeath to Virginia Heckler (nee Haines), of Chicago, Illinois, thirty (30) shares…