In Re Shields'estate

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

Frank L. Shields died testate on the 13th day of November, 1954 bequeathing to his surviving wife, Julia A. Shields, his “notes and mortgages.” On objections to the petition for distribution, the court below ordered the “sales contracts” distributed to Julia A. Shields as being included within the meaning of the words “notes and mortgages.” The residuary legatees appeal, contending that since the testator did not specifically bequeath his sales contracts, the distribution should be to them.

From the evidence introduced at the hearing, it appears that the testator, so far…