Spaugh v. Ferguson

The Baptist Foundation appeals from a decree in partition involving the construction of the will of John T. A. Edmonson. The pertinent portion of the decree from which this defendant appeals is:

“11. That the true construction and meaning of the Will of JOHN T. A. EDMONSON, and particularly paragraph Third of said Will as gathered from the four comers of said Will and the circumstances existing at the time of the death of JOHN T. A. EDMONSON was that the said MABEL K. HOBART received a life estate in said real estate with the remainder therein after her death to her children or descendants of…