Hulin v. Squires
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Rensselaer county. Action by John S. Hulin against Herman B. Squires and another, executors •of Franklin W. Farnam, deceased, and others. ■ From a judgment for plains tiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtPutnam, J.
The controversy in this case arises out of' the construction of the will of Franklin W. Farnam, deceased. By the fifth clause the testator gives to a religious corporation in the city of Troy $20,000 and certain real estate; and, the will having been executed within two months prior to his decease, it is conceded that this clause is void, under chapter 319 of the Laws of 1888. The matter to be determined is the interpretation to be given of the tenth clause of the will, which is as follows: “Tenth. All the rest and residue of my estate, remaining after the payment of all the legacies,…
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