Citizens National Bank v. Corl

Fe have here a second contest involving provisions of the will of M. J. Corl, late of Cabarrus County. For first controversy, see Corl v. Corl, 209 N. C., 7, 182 S. E., 725.

The question presently presented is whether the interest of Olive Rogers Corl in the trust estate has been cut short by the happening of events which brings into play other and later provisions of the will. The trial court answered in the affirmative. We are inclined to a different view.

The testator evidently wished his agreement with Olive Rogers Corl to be carried out according to its terms. He had enjoyed the…