Shierman v. Shea

Chappell, District Judge.

John W. Shierman, a widower, and owner of a large estate, shortly before his death executed what is claimed was a will, devising certain specific property absolutely to his sister, Nettie A. Shea, appellee in this court, in which alleged will he gave her unconditional, unlimited and uncontrolled discretion as to the remainder of his property and the income therefrom. The will, by its terms, did not impose or attempt or intend to impose any trust or obligation with reference to this part of the estate in any manner whatsoever. He made suggestions therein that she do…