Harmount v. Michael

Ada H. Harmount died testate January 7,1946, leaving the residue of her estate equally to four sons : Edward, Ralph, Howard and Lester. The latter, who predeceased the testatrix, left as his heirs-at-law two adopted children, John Dodson Michael and Marshall Palmer Michael. The heirs-at-law of the testatrix, in addition to her three sons, were two grandchildren, Robert Michael and Justine Michael Nantelle, children of Lawrence, a deceased son. No provision was made in the will for the contingency of a legatee or legatees predeceasing testatrix. The adopted children of Lester filed a petition…