Security National Bank & Trust Co. v. Willim

CALHOUN, PRESIDENT:

This case, on appeal from a final judgment of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, involves an action instituted in that court for the purpose of construing the provisions of the will of Caroline C. Hughes, deceased.

The primary question presented for decision is whether an adopted child takes under the will as a child or as issue of a life tenant.

The action was instituted in the circuit court by Security National Bank & Trust Company as trustee under the last will and testament of Caroline C. Hughes. The persons who were made defendants are descendants of the deceased brothers…