Graves v. Bean

The appeal in this case involves the construction or interpretation of a will of the late Dr. J. W. 'Bean. The appellant states the questions presented as follows:

“(1) Did Mrs. Bean receive a life estate or fee under the will of her husband, Dr. J. W. Bean?

“(2) If Mrs. Bean only received a life estate, is her estate entitled to a lien on the property or a right under the betterment statute to the extent that it was improved with her money?”

We copy the will in full except we omit the land descriptions.

“Last will and testament of Dr. J. W. Bean, Marvell, Arkansas. Date of Will, September 13,…