John H. Palmeter's Old Ladies' Home v. Theresa & Elizabeth Home

The comprehensive and all-dominating rule in construing wills is that the intention of the testator must be ascertained from the words thereof, in the light of all surrounding circumstances, and that intention be given effect. In re Donges’s Estate, 103 Wis. 497, 79 N. W. 786; Scott v. West, 63 Wis. 529, 24 N. W. 161, 25 N. W. 18.

The facts and circumstances in this case are not in dispute. The only difference of opinion arises from the inferences to be drawn from such facts and circumstances.

William Scott, the testator, died July 1, 1911, at the city of Racine, Wisconsin, where he had lived…