Supreme Court of Virginia March 15, 1875 (Mason v. Jones)

Anderson J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

Joseph W. Mason by his last will and testament, dated December 29, 1854, after authorizing his executor at his discretion, to sell his whole estate, real and personal, loans it to his wife Frances, for the purpose of supporting herself, and supporting and educating his daughter Rucy, until she attains to lawful age or marries.