Succession of Hopkins

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Levy, J.

Mrs. Jane Hopkins died in the year 1879, having made her nuncupative will by public act, which, shortly after her death, was duly probated and ordered to be executed. In her will she appointed Wm. Robertson her executor; he duly qualified as such. After several particular legacies, she bequeathed the remainder of her estate to her brother-in-law, Lucius D. Hopkins. The following clause is contained in the will: “ The testator hereby declares, that she desires William Robertson to be appointed testamentary executor, and she, therefore, appoints…