Bennett v. Sutphen
Citations
- 266 Pa. 168
- 109 A. 669
- 1920 Pa. LEXIS 529
Syllabus
<p>Wills — Devise to wife — Power to consume — Estate in, fee.</p> <p>A testator gives to his wife an estate in fee simple where he directs as follows: “To express my confidence that my beloved wife will care for and do the best for the welfare of our children I would leave all that my estate will be worth in case of my death to Her, to Hold and to use to the best of her judgment in raising and clothing our Dear Children and to invest as she may think best.”</p>
Judges: Brown, Frazer, Kephart, Moschzisker, Simpson, Walling
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