Wyatt v. Stillman Institute

This is an action under the statute to determine title to real estate. .The land in controversy consists of 406 acres and is situated in Dunklin ’ County. Charles Birthright, who was a resident of that county and who died there December, 1911, is the admitted common source of title. He left a widow, but no descendants. The plaintiffs are his collateral heirs. By the following paragraph of his will he made disposition of his entire estate:

“Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Bettie, all of my property of whatsoever character, real and personal, to hold and to enjoy so long as she…