Savannah Bank & Trust Co. v. Mason

Head, Justice.

Item 5 (c) of the will of the deceased does not purport to make a gift to the plaintiff, and his contention that he has a “legacy” under this provision of the will is without merit. A legacy is a gift of personalty by will. Code, § 113-808; Redfearn on Wills and Administration of Estates (Rev. Ed.) 234, § 144; 2 Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (3d Rev.) p. 1900; Webster’s International Dictionary (2d Ed.) p. 1411.

Subsection (c) provides that the plaintiff “shall be paid a salary” so long as he shall serve as manager of a named business. A salary is compensation for services rendered. 2…