Thompson v. Thompson

Sharpe, J,

Lillie A. Thompson, the former wife of plaintiff, died on July 18, 1900, leaving a last will and testament, executed on June 16, 1900. The defendant Gerald B. Thompson is her son and only child, born on July 7, 1900. The will was admitted to probate. It contained no provision for the defendant. Plaintiff was appointed executor and administered the estate.

At the time the will was made, the following statute was in force:

“When any child shall be born after the making of his father’s will, and no provision shall be made therein for him, such child shall have the same share in the…