Hodges v. Lanyon

Citations

• 108 Kan. 407
• 195 P. 882
• 1921 Kan. LEXIS 56

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Will — Interpretation of Words Used in Devise. A will devised property to certain parties and then provided' — ■</p> <p>“In the event of the death of any of the beneficiaries named in this paragraph 14 of my will, then and in that event the portion of my estate arising from the properties described in this paragraph 14 to which such deceased beneficiary would be entitled, I will and bequeath and direct that it be paid to Mirza Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of .the Mystic Shrine, to be used by Mirza Temple for charitable purposes as the officers of said Temple may direct.”</p> <p>Held, that the words, “In the event of the death of any of the bene- . ficiaries,” mean the death of any of the' devisees before the death of the testator.</p> <p>2. Same — Dye v. Pwrker, ante p. 304, 194 Pac. 640, followed.</p>