A testatrix gave the residue of her property to A, and by a codicil, reciting that gift, and that, as life was uncertain, A might be removed before her, she in such case appointed B and C her residuary legatees. The testatrix made a second codicil, as follows:- ‘As the death of Mrs W (the mother of B and C) has taken place, and as her two children will ultimately become my residuary legatees, the andpound;15 she was to have I give to Mrs H’
Held: That A was entitled to the residue.
Citations:
[1836] EngR 453, (1836) 1 Keen 58, (1836) 48 ER 228
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Wills and Probate
Updated: 06 October 2022; Ref: scu.314785