Stetson v. Eastman
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
On report. Bill in equity by the administrators of the estate of Abigail J. Stetson, with the will annexed, to determine the construction of the will.
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On report. Bill in equity by the administrators of the estate of Abigail J. Stetson, with the will annexed, to determine the construction of the will. By agreement of the parties, the case was reported to the law court to be heard on bill and answers under B. S., c. 77, § 43. Two questions were presented for decision, (1,) whether the legacy of six thousand dollars to Hattie May Bach-elder had lapsed by reason of her death before that of the testatrix, and (2,) to whom the administrators should pay the rest and residue of the estate. The facts are stated in the opinion. Practice : Bachelder,…
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
Abigail J. Stetson, a resident of this State, by her will made and probated here, left numerous money legacies among which was one of six thousand dollars to Hattie M.Bachelder and one of three thousands dollars to Bernice M. Bachelder, and in addition she made those two persons her executors and residuary legatees. The residuary clause reads as follows: "All the rest and residue of my estate I give to Bernice M. Bachelder and Hattie M. Bachelder of Bangor, and I appoint them executors of this will.” Her effects consisted mostly of personal property, evidently moneyed securities, there being…
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