Mansfield v. Crane

The opinion of the court was. delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

The action was one to construe thé will of William Alonzo Mansfield and to quiet title. Plaintiff’s construction of the will in the main was adopted, but judgment quieting title was denied. Both parties appeal.

Pertinent parts of the will which give rise to the controversy read:

“Item First: It is my desire and I hereby direct that all my debts, expenses of last sickness and death and funeral expenses be paid by my executrix after my death as soon as is expedient.

“Item Second: I give and bequeath unto my wife Lucy Ann Mansfield all of my…