Bross v. Bross
Supreme Court of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtTerrell, J.
This case arises from the following facts: Ernest E. Bross of Pinellas County, Florida, died testate August 31, 1931, at St. Petersburg. Impressed with the magnitude of his estate arid the objects of his bounty, he, in March of the year of his death, executed an elaborate Will in which he made provision for his wife, children grandchildren, father, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, and friends.
It now develops that paragraph four is the only part of the Will pertinent to this case and it is as follows:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to my brother, Carl O. Bross, and my beloved wife, Louise J.…
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