(DOWNLOAD) "Mackie Et Al. v. Story" by United States Supreme Court " Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Mackie Et Al. v. Story
- Author : United States Supreme Court
- Release Date : January 01, 1876
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 54 KB
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Norman Story, of the city of New Orleans, now deceased, made his will, dated April 24, 1867, the third paragraph of which was in these words: 'I will and bequeath to Henry C. Story and Benjamin S. Story all properties I die possessed of, to be divided equally between them.' The legatees were brothers of the deceased, and Henry died before him, leaving children; Benjamin survived. The question in this case is, whether the whole legacy accrued to Benjamin, the survivor, or whether only one half of it did so, leaving the deceased intestate as to the other half. On the trial, the children of Henry C. Story offered parol evidence to show the good-will and affection of the deceased towards him, for the purpose of demonstrating the intention of the testator in the bequest. This evidence was properly rejected. The paper must speak for itself, and its meaning and effect be ascertained by the court.