Heney v. Manion

The Chancellor.

The only question presented is whether or not the complainant can convey a good fee simple title to certain lands devised to her by her late husband, Patrick Heney. This calls for a construction of the will of Patrick Heney, which, omitting the formal parts, is as follows:

“Item: (1) I direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as may be convenient after my decease.

“Item: (2) I give and bequeath unto my wife Bridget M. all my real, personal and mixed property during the term of her natural life.

“Item: (3) I give devise and…