RAMACHANDRA SHENOY AND ANOTHER vs MRS. HILDA BRITE AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the construction of clause 3(c) of Mrs. Mary Magdelene Coelho's will conferred only a life interest to her daughter Severina, with the remainder going to her male children after Severina's death. The Court emphasized that the phrase 'after her lifetime' indicated a life interest, aligning with the principle that every disposition in a will should be given effect unless legally impossible. The High Court's ruling was reversed, affirming the trial court's interpretation of the will.