White v. Allen
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Suit to determine the construction of the will of William S. Pierson of Windsor, deceased, brought to and reserved by the Superior Court in Hartford County, Shumway, J., upon an agreed statement of facts, for the advice of this court.
1Opinion of the CourtPrentice, J.
William S. Pierson died April 18th, 1879, leaving a considerable estate, consisting of both real and personal property, and a will executed March 26th, 1872, which was subsequently duly probated. His sole heirs at law were his four sisters, Nancy S. Spalding, Lydia P. Dexter,- Olivia Pierson and Julia P. Allen, and his widow. His estate was duly settled and all claims and legacies paid. The widow died in 1896. In his will the testator, after making provision for his widow and others, gave all the residue and remainder of his estate to trustees. This trust • required that the principal…
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