Ellington v. Raleigh Savings Bank & Trust Co.

The guiding star in the interpretation of wills, to which all rules must bend, unless contrary to some rule of law or public policy, is the intent of the testator, and this is to be ascertained from the four corners of the will, considering for the purpose the will and any codicil or codicils as constituting but one instrument. 28 R. C. L., 211, et seq.

Viewing the record in the light of these principles, a majority of the Court is of opinion that the judgment rendered by his Honor below places a permissible construction on the will and codicil in question, and that no sufficient reason has…