Lee v. Gaylord

The purpose of this suit is to secure a construction of the last will and testament of James E. Lee, deceased. The plaintiff Frank F. Frisbie was a brother-in-law of the testator. Anna Lorenz was his housekeeper. The other plaintiffs are nephews and nieces. The defendant Bessie L. Gaylord is a niece. The Detroit Trust Company is executor and trustee of the estate. The will reads as follows:

“Be it remembered, that I, James E. Lee, bachelor, residing in the city of Detroit, Wayne county, State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this instrument to be…