Schoendienst v. Fink

Sallie Sadler Nor cross died testate on October 11, 1962. Her last will and testament executed on April 7, 1959, and a codicil dated June 12, 1961, were admitted to probate. Her executor filed suit to construe the clauses of her will hereinafter set forth.

“EIGHTEENTH — I give and bequeath our home at 710 Fairfax Street in Carlyle, Illinois, to Scott Lodge No. 79 AF & A M, of Carlyle, Illinois, and Carlyle Chapter Order of the Eastern Star 518 of Carlyle, Illinois, with all contents except moneys, stocks and bonds and other personal clothing.”

As to this clause, the executor seeks to determine,…