Smith v. Powers

This cause is before us on a certification, under general laws 1938, chapter 545, §6, of certain questions of law concerning the construction of a portion of the will of Orlando R. Smith, late of the town of Westerly in this state, deceased.

The complainants are the trustees under the will and certain heirs of the testator. The respondents are William E. Powers in his capacity as attorney general of this state, the Washington Trust Company of Westerly as the succeeding trustee named in the will, and certain other heirs. Infants, persons not in being, and individuals in the military service are…