Christopher v. Cole

The last will and testament of A. S. Miller, which was duly admitted to probate in Adams county, devised and bequeathed to Margie Lloyd certain real estate specifically described therein and “all my livestock on said land.” The will contained four other devises of real estate to other beneficiaries with devise and bequest of the residue of his property to certain relatives therein named. No mention of livestock appears in the will except in connection with the devise of land to: Margie Lloyd as above noted.

Following probate of the will, Margie Lloyd filed petition seeking its construction.…