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IN RE WILL OF COBB

No. 192.

156 S.E.2d 285 (1967)

271 N.C. 307

In the Matter of the WILL of Bruce COBB, Deceased.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

August 25, 1967.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

R. L. Coburn, Williamston, for caveator appellants.

Gillam & Gillam, Windsor, for propounder appellees.

SHARP, Justice.

The words next of kin have a well defined legal significance. Unless the terms of the instrument show a contrary intent, in the construction of deeds and wills next of kin means nearest of kin—the nearest blood relations of the person designated. Without more, the term does not permit a representation. McCain v. Womble, 265 N.C. 640, 144 S.E.2d 857; Central...

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