Ramsey v. Holder

CLAY, Commissioner.

This action involves the construction of the holographic will of Austin Ramsey. It provides as follows:

“I hereby give and bequeath, after all my debts are paid, all my property, both personal and real to my wife Beatrice Holder Ramsey, so long as she remains my widow, giving her the right to dispose of any and all property as she may see fit.

“In the event of her marriage the residue of my estate, shall revert to my brother, W. F. Ramsey, or his heirs.” (Our emphasis.)

The testator died in June, 1943. His wife died intestate in August, 1953. This litigation is between W. F.…