Word: codicil
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Dates: during 1924-1924
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...Testator, one Ralph Neville, was the son of a distinguished judge. In a codicil to his will, he said: "I forgive all debts owing to me." Certain companies in which he owned bonds contended that this constituted a cancellation of his investment and a bequest to these companies...
...Court, basing its decision on the spirit and intent of the codicil, decided against the contention of the companies and ruled that not every debt in a strict legal sense was meant. The word "forgive," declared the judge, introduced a personal note...