Carter v. Berry
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtLee, P. J.
This litigation involved a construction of the last will and testament of Russell B. Johnston, deceased. It de veloped, under the pleadings, into a controversy, between the two daughters of the testator, namely, Mrs. Lounora Johnston Berry and Mrs. Jerryldine Johnston Ferguson, on the one hand, and the grandchildren of the testator on the other. The guardian ad litem, for the grandchildren, and the executors and trustees, under the will, both contended that the will was legal and valid in all respects and that the grandchildren are entitled to the benefits and bequests which were provided for…
2Cases cited44 opinions
- McArthur v. ScottSupreme Court of the United States · 1885
- Fitchie v. BrownSupreme Court of the United States · 1908
- Edgerly v. BarkerSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1891
- Johnson v. PrestonIllinois Supreme Court · 1907
- Closset v. BurtchaellOregon Supreme Court · 1924
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