Mulholland v. Gillan

This case comes before us upon a petition for a new trial of an appeal from the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary V. Mc-Closkey, late of Providence, deceased.

The writing in question is in the words and figures following:

“I, Mary V. McCloskey, of Providence, R. I., make and declare this to be my last will and testament.

“I direct that my funeral expenses and debts, if any, be paid.

“As to my estate at present, I own certain shares of the Elevated Railroad Company in Boston, and certain bonds about which information may be had from Mr. Royce J. Allen,…