Matter of Lendle

The question is as to the meaning of certain general legacies contained :n the will of testator payable in German marks. Testator was a native of Germany, domiciled in the United States and residing at Forest Hills, New York. On September 17, 1920, he executed his last will and testament. He first gave to his wife, Martha Lendle, a legacy of $50,000, “ to be paid to her in full before payment of other legacies hereinafter made.” He then gave legacies to his near relatives in Germany; to his mother, Wilhelmine Lendle, 200,000 marks; to his sister, Sofie Pfeil, 100,000 marks; to his brother,…