Gatchell v. Curtis

This is a bill in equity seeking an interpretation of the will of James D. Curtis, who died a resident of West Bath in the County of Sagadahoc. It is brought by the legatees under the will against the widow and the administrator, c. t. a. The answers of the two defendants admit the facts as set forth in the bill. The case is before us on report on bill and answers.

The decedent, James D. Curtis, was the adopted child of James W. Curtis and Anna Curtis, who were residents of Brunswick in the County of Cumberland. The decree of adoption is dated April 20, 1895, and complied with the statutory…