In re the Estate of Cornish

Bailey, S.

There is before this court for construction clause XII of the will of Selina C. Cornish, which reads as follows: “ I will and bequeath to my husband, Edward J. Cornish, six thousand, six hundred sixty-seven (6,667) shares of the National Lead Company Common Stock to be issued at a par value of $10. per share; and also twelve hundred (1200) shares of the Class ‘ A ’ Preferred Stock in said Company; to have and to hold the same to himself and his heirs forever.”

Edward J. Cornish, sought to be benefited under the provisions of clause XII, predeceased the testatrix, an eventuality which…