Rhoads v. Hughes
Cases that cite this one
4 later published cases cite this decision.
- Ladd v. Estate of Kellenberger (N.C. 1985)
- First Union National Bank v. Moss (N.C. Ct. App. 1977)
- Wells v. PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (N.C. 1965)
- Wells v. Planters National Bank & Trust Co. (N.C. 1965)
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Opinion
The jurisdiction of the courts may be invoked to construe a will when, and only when, the language used in the will is so uncertain, vague, ambiguous, or conflicting that it creates a doubt as to the true intent of the testator. If the devise is couched in language which is clear and has a recognized legal meaning, there is no room for construction. The applicable rule of law must control. Such is the case here. The feme plaintiff survived the testator. Manifestly, upon his death she became the owner of the locus in fee, subject to the preceding life estate devised to her mother.
The judgment entered in the court below is
Affirmed.
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