Harlan National Bank v. Brown

WADDILL, Commissioner.

These actions, consolidated by agreement for trial in the Harlan Circuit Court, were instituted by the Harlan National Bank as executor and trustee under the will of C. V. Bennett, deceased, seeking the judicial interpretation of the will and advice concerning its duties thereunder. Subsequent pleadings raised issues involving the will of Bennett’s widow, Charlotte Bennett Chapman, who died testate after her marriage to William L. Chapman.

Four issues are presented for determination: The first issue is whether or not Paragraphs IV, V, and VI of C. V. Bennett’s will are…