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JONES v. CALLAHAN

No. 31.

89 S.E.2d 111 (1955)

242 N.C. 566

Olivia B. JONES, Executrix of the Will of David A. Jones, Deceased, v. Mrs. Edna Jones CALLAHAN and husband H. G. Callahan.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

September 21, 1955.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Grimes & Grimes, Washington, D. C., for plaintiff, appellant.

Carter & Ross, Washington, D. C., for defendants, appellees.

BOBBITT, Justice.

David A. Jones died testate. His Will disposed of all assets constituting his estate. Our primary inquiry is to ascertain the testator's intent. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. v. Miller, 223 N.C. 1, 25 S.E.2d 177. With this in mind, we consider each item in controversy.

Plaintiff's Appeal

1. Ford car. The agreed case states simply that the testator "had one 1950 two-door secondhand Ford automobile." Nothing else...

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