Walsh v. St. Joseph's Home for the Aged

SHORT, Vice Chancellor:

Plaintiffs, the administrators of the estate of James G. Dugan, seek instructions regarding distribution under the decedent’s will, which has been duly probated. The defendants are religious charities and individuals engaged in charitable work to whom the decedent attempted to transfer certain bonds.

The plaintiffs’ uncertainty concerns the effect which should be given to the following clause of the decedent’s will:

“All United States Savings Bonds in safety deposit box #é~é~2 #559 [sic] Farmers Bank 3rd 10th [sic] and Market Sts. Wilmington Del. to be given to the people…