Kraemer v. Hook

The issue to be determined herein is, simply, the meaning and application of the clause, “then my said trustee shall * * * distribute the trust estate per stirpes among my heirs at law, according to the laws of descent and distribution now in force in the state of Ohio, which heirs at law shall be determined and distribution made as though my death had occurred at the time of the final termination of the trust hereby. created. ’ ’

It is argued that the quoted clause is ambiguous and contradictory. Applying the usual meaning of the English language, however, it is apparent to this court that…