Walker v. Irvine's

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Dietzman

Affirming.

David Irvine died testate in 1872, leaving four children, Sarah I. White, Elizabeth S. Irvine, I. Shelby Irvine, and David W. Irvine. At the time of his death he was the owner of a considerable estate in Kentucky, Missouri, and elsewhere. The first three clauses of his will, so much of the fourth clause as is pertinent to the present controversy, and the residuary clause read:

“First clause: I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Sarah I. White upon the trusts and conditions hereinafter stated the following property, to wit: My present residence…