Blair v. Blair

Citations

• 82 Kan. 464
• 108 P. 827
• 1910 Kan. LEXIS 281

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Wills — Construction. In construing a will the meaning of the words used will he expanded or restricted so as best to express the purpose and intent of the testator.</p> <p>2. Words and Phrases — “Support and Maintenance.” Where a testator having ample means makes a liberal provision for the “support and maintenance” of his widow, those words will be given a broad and liberal significance when no language is used in connection therewith which tends to restrict or limit their meaning.</p> <p>3. Wills — Provision for Widow — Diversion of the Fund. The provision made by a testator for the support and maintenance of his widow can not be used or diverted to uses or purposes wholly foreign to her maintenance or personal expenses.</p> <p>4. Words AND Phrases — “Required.” Where it is provided in the will that the widow may draw from the estate all the money required for her support and maintenance the word “required” will not be interpreted to mean an amount needed or necessary for such purpose, but it will be held to include such sum or sums as she may request or wish to use for such purpose.</p>