Paul v. . Willoughby

The only question raised in this apj)eal is whether the illegitimacy of the defendant, Helen Willoughby, the only child and heir at law of Eliza Jane Teal, prevents her from taking the property in controversy. We think not.

The part of Isham Teal’s will for ns to construe, is as follows:

“It is further my will and desire, that at my death my wife, Sarah Teal and my daughter, Eliza Jane Teal, shall hold in common, all my real estate and all my personal property not necessary to the discharge of the debts and charges against my estate, during the natural life of my said wife, Sarah Teal, should…