Jackson v. Lincoln National Bank

This appeal concerns the construction of the last will and testament of Richard R. Cole, deceased, and seeks a final determination by this court of the order of abatement of bequests and contributions in said will. Appellant, Cleora Barris Jackson, and appellee, Olive B. Cole Foundation, Inc., are beneficiaries under a trust established by the will’s residuary clause, and are contesting the meaning and application of the seventh paragraph of decedent’s will.

Appellee, Lincoln National Bank and Trust Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, executor of the estate of Richard R. Cole, deceased, filed a…