Fisher v. Barcus

The Chancellor:

The character of decree to be entered in this cause will be determined by the answer to be given to the principal question, viz.: What is the meaning of-the words “lawful representatives’ ’ in that clause of John Cleaver’s will which directs that his farm be sold after the remarriage or death of his wife and the proceeds divided between his “children or their lawful representatives’ ’ ? Does this word mean personal representatives, that is executors or administrators, or does it mean heirs at law ■ or next of kin?

The Chancellor in In re Nelson’s Estate, 9 Del. Ch. 1, 74 Atl.…