Rauchfuss v. Gifford

The rule of law which I deem to be controlling does not result in a different disposition of the property of the deceased, but it gives effect to the unrevoked portions of the will. I cannot agree with the view that the entire instrument was revoked, because.a reading of the uncanceled portions shows that a complete will remains. The testator did not cancel the expression of his intention to make a will, the disposition of his household furniture, the appointment of an executor, the attestation clause, or the evidences of due execution. An instrument which merely names an executor, without…