Scott v. Jackson

William Randolph died in 1931. His will dated 19 March 1927 was probated in Pasquotank County.

Ethel Mae Stafford died intestate in 1961. She never had a child. Plaintiffs are her heirs at law.

William Randolph never had a child. Defendants are his heirs at law.

Polly S. Randolph, widow of William, died in 1946.

The rights of the parties are determined by the interpretation given to Items Two and Three of the will of William Randolph. They read as follows:

“ITEM TWO. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife for and during the term of her natural life, all of my property of whatever kind…