Additon v. Smith
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
On report. Bill in equity, heard on bill and answers, brought by the trustee to obtain the construction of the will and codicils of Jacob C. Smith, late of Bang'or, deceased. Complainant submitted the case without argument.
1Opinion of the CourtWhitehouse, J.
By the provisions of his will and codicils Jacob C. Smith gave to his wife, Harriet N. Smith, the use of the homestead and furniture and an annuity of $500.00, during *552her widowhood, in addition to her right of dower in his real estate; to his niece, Addie Hill, an annuity of §100.00 ; and to his adopted daughter, Emma Smith Cushing, and her heirs, the residue and remainder.
The will was dated April 27, 1876, and the last codicil, February 21, 1877. The testator died March 30, 1878, and in December following, the estate was inventoried as follows : real estate, $7,900.00; goods and chattels,…
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