Hoe v. Hoe

Backes, V. C.

The trustees under the will of William A. Hoe, deceased, filed this bill for a construction of the third codicil of the testator’s will, by which he devised to his daughter Marion M. Watkins the premises No. 17 Lawnridge road, Orange, New Jersey, of which she was to have the free use and enjoyment as a home, with the privilege of leasing the same for a term not exceeding two years. She was not to have the right to convey or mortgage during her lifetime, but was given the power to dispose of the estate by will, to her issue only. If she failed to appoint by will, the property was…