DeParcq v. O'Brien

A controversy between the heirs of William Beldon, deceased, over the construction of his will has reached this court upon an appeal from a final decree of distribution of his estate.

By an holographic will the testator made certain specific bequests, among which is one of $30,000 to his sister, Rose DePareq. He also provided as follows: “My sister Rose is hereby appointed administratrix & executrix without Bonds of this will, to the legal Descendants of Roberts (Pat) Nellies 3 children Rosemary & Will & Frances & His 2 Grandchildren 15 per cent of the balance of my estates and 10 per cent to…