Howard v. Barnes

— One clause only of the last will and testament of Bethnel Howard, deceased, is presented for construction, and that is in these words: “ 6tli. The residue and remainder of my estate, real and personal, I give and bequeath tó my brother Samuel Howard and my sister Anna Talbot, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.”

Samuel Howard, one of the persons named, died before the testator, leaving children, but Anna Talbot survived him, *123and the question is now presented as to what effect the death of Samuel Howard in the testator’s lifetime had upon the gift of the residuary estate ?

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