American National Bank & Trust Co. v. Herndon

We are called upon to construe the will of R. H. Herndon, late of Danville, Virginia, which is as follows, omitting formal parts and signature:

“I, R. H. Herndon, of the city of Danville, Virginia, do make this my last will and testament, revolting all other wills heretofore made by me.

“Item 1: I desire that all of my just debts be paid.

“Item 2: I give to my beloved wife, all of my household and kitchen furniture, two automobiles, one of which is now in my garage, and the other, a ford car, now in the possession of F. R. Cox, also seventy-five (75) shares of the common stock of the Riverside &…