Thelma Katzman v. Lillian Hoffman, Arnold Blumberg, and Benjamin Sork

BIGGS, Chief Judge.

Jacob Katzman died April 24, 1950. Under his will he specifically devised the premises known as 2117 Spruce Street to the defendant, Lillian Hoffman, his daughter by a previous marriage. The devise was subject to the right of his wife, Thelma Katzman, to occupy the second floor apartment of the premises free of rent for a period of two years from the date of his death. In addition to the right of occupancy, Thelma Katzman received certain bequests under his will.

Thelma Katzman filed an election to take against Jacob’s will. The executors of the Katzman will filed their…