intention as polar star
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Definitions from Case Law
From 31 U.S. 68 - John Smith v. Robert Bell · 1832Most cited · 340 citing opinions
cases on wills may guide us to general rules of construction; but, unless a case cited be in every respect directly in point, and agree in every circumstance, it will have little or no weight with the court, who always look upon the intention of the testator as the polar star to direct them in the construction of wills.