Baker v. Bates

This is an appeal from the decree of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, construing the will of Charlie Murphy, deceased.

Charlie Murphy, a resident of Missouri, died testate in 1920. His last will and testament published March 9, 1920, and a codicil thereto published April 9, 1920, were probated in the State of Missouri and ancillary administration was had in Monroe County, Illinois. Both administrations were completed many years ago.

There is no dispute between the parties as to the facts, the controversy here involves a proper interpretation of Item VII of his last will and testament which…