Sprigg v. Wilmans

I. S. Wilmans died testate in Jackson county, Arkansas, and his will was admitted to probate the 8th day of July, 1929. He left no children, but was survived by his wife, who was not the only — but was the principal — beneficiary. The will is long, and contains many provisions which are unimportant in the consideration and decision of the only question presented on this appeal, and only such portions of the will are copied as bear upon this question presently-to be stated.

Wilmans was reputed to be a man of wealth, and no doubt considered his estate sufficient to. provide the benefactions…