Harned v. Wise

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming on the appeals of Ben Harned, etc v. Belle Wise, etc., and Elisha Harned, etc. v. Belle Wise, etc., and reversing on the appeal of Belle Wise v. Elisha Harned, etc.

These three appeals involve the validity and construction of the will of Hundley Troutman, deceased, and will be considered in one opinion.

The will in question is as follows:

“Jewish Hospital,

“Louisville, Ky., Feb. 23, 1917.

“I wish to appoint Mrs. Belle Wise, my half-sister, as my executrix without bond.

“I wish to leave her the entire control and division of my…