Chaplin v. Helen
Supreme Court of Vermont
Bill in chancery for the construction of a will. Heard on the'pleadings, Rowell, Chancellor. It was pro forma adjudged and decreed that by the true construction and meaning of the last will and testament of James McConnell, as set forth in said bill, it is the duty of the orators, as trustees, to keep the residue of the estate of said James McConnell, now in their hands, at interest with good and sufficient securities, during the natural life of said Mary Helen Doty, and pay…
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Bill in chancery for the construction of a will. Heard on the'pleadings, Rowell, Chancellor. It was pro forma adjudged and decreed that by the true construction and meaning of the last will and testament of James McConnell, as set forth in said bill, it is the duty of the orators, as trustees, to keep the residue of the estate of said James McConnell, now in their hands, at interest with good and sufficient securities, during the natural life of said Mary Helen Doty, and pay to her annually the interest and income thereof; and at the death of the said Mary. Helen Doty, if she leave lawful…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Powers, J.
This bill is brought to obtain a judicial construction of the will of James McConnell.
*715The clause of the will brought in question is as follows :
‘ ‘ And if my granddaughter, Mary Helen Eddy, shall survive her mother, Laura C. Eddy, and shall marry and have lawful issue living, then I give and bequeath the residue of my estate to my said granddaughter, Mary Helen Eddy, to be for the proper use and benefit of herself and heirs forever. But if she shall not marry, or marrying shall have no issue living, then I give and bequeath to her the…
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- Conant's Ex'rs v. PalmerSupreme Court of Vermont · 1891
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