In Re Grenier's Estate
Nebraska Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtSimmons, C. J.
This case involves the construction of a will. The specific question presented is whether the debts and costs of administration are to paid out of personal property or out of residuary real estate.
The county court held that they were payable out of the residuary estate. On appeal the district court made the same finding and judgment.
We affirm the judgment of the trial court.
The will of the testator provided: “1. I do give and bequeath to my daughter Esther Bray all of my personal property, of whatsoever kind or character and wherever the same may be found or located at the time of my death.
“2.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Reid v. CorriganIllinois Supreme Court · 1892
- Hahn v. VerretNebraska Supreme Court · 1943
- Baker v. BakerIllinois Supreme Court · 1925
- Almy v. AveryNebraska Supreme Court · 1937
- Hastings College v. ReesNebraska Supreme Court · 1947
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