Pricer v. Simonton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This action was one seeking the construction of a will, quieting title to real estate and to establish the. ownership of certain personal property. Judgment was for plaintiff on the pleadings and opening statement of defendant. Defendant appeals.

The will in controversy is as follows:

“I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Anna A. Crandall, all of my property, both real and personal or mixed, and wherever the same be situated, giving my said wife full power to mortgage or sell said property as she may see fit.

“Should my wife die before I do,…