In re the Estate of Kourbage

In this construction proceeding a determination of invalidity is sought of the provisions of the testatrix’ will restraining the sale and mortgage of a parcel of real property of which testatrix died seized and possessed. Testatrix died on January 3, 1949; her will, a holograph written partly in Arabic and partly in English, was admitted to probate on April 28, 1949. Testatrix left her surviving three sons, John, Alfred and Joseph, and a daughter Alice, who is unmarried.

*16Under the terms of the will, testatrix devised her real property consisting of a four-family house to John and Alice, as…