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Schneider v. Harrington
Citation:
71 N.E.2d 242 (Mass. 1947)Facts
Letitia Bliss’s will provided that her entire estate was to be disposed of in the following manner:
1. To my niece Phyllis H. Schneider, of 2368 Washington Avenue Bronx, New York, one third (1/3).
2. One third (1/3) to my sister, Margaret J. Sugarman, of 177 West 95th Street New York City, New York.
3. One third (1/3) to my sister, Amy E. Harrington, of New York City, New York.
The will contained a provision stating: “I am intentionally omitting my other sisters and brothers for I feel that they are well taken care of.” At some time after the execution of the will, Letitia used a pencil to cross out all of clause 3 and the figures “1/3″ in clauses 1 and 2. She then inserted by pencil the figures ½ in clauses 1 and 2, leaving uncancelled in these clauses the words “one third.”
Letitia left no husband or children. Her heirs were four sisters and twenty-two nieces and nephews.
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