Mattlage v. Mattlage

OPINION

FELIPE REYNA, Justice.

This appeal involves a dispute among Karl Mattlage, Celeste Mattlage, Mark Mattlage, and Robert Snowden regarding the devise of a specific piece of property, known as “Home Place,” in the will of Marvin Mattlage. Marvin’s will devised Home Place to Karl. After executing his will, Marvin and his wife Celeste entered a contract to sell Home Place to Mark and Robert. After Marvin died and Celeste refused to honor the will, Karl sued Celeste seeking a declaratory judgment that the will prevails over the contract. Celeste sued Karl seeking a declaratory judgment that…