ETHRIDGE, Chief Justice:
This case involves the question of whether a testamentary bequest is a gift to named individuals only or to a class. We hold that, considering its terms, the situation of the parties, and surrounding circumstances, the bequest is one to a class and not to the named individuals only. Hence the decree of the Chancery Court of Madison County is affirmed.
William E. Harreld, age 62, died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 5, 1967, leaving...
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