Lesane v. Chandler

Did Russell Lennon die intestate as to the lands in controversy? Construing the instrument in light of the following propositions, we conclude that he did not.

1. The dispositive word “bequeath” is sufficient to include both personalty and realty. Case v. Biberstein, 207 N.C. 514, 177 S.E. 802.

2. In its technical sense, “estate” refers to the degree, quantity, nature and extent of a person’s interest in land. Nicholson Corp. v. Ferguson, 114 Okla. 16, 243 P. 195. In its ordinary usage, “estate” embraces a testator’s entire property, real and personal. See Trust Co. v. Wolfe, 243 N.C. 469, 91…