Page v. Turcott

John Joseph Turcott died intestate in Shelby County, February 3, 1942. The defendant is his widow, who was duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of his estate. John Joseph Turcott and the defendant were married in Tipton County November 17, 1935, and lived as man and wife until his death.

Complainants are sisters and collateral heirs of John Turcott, who challenge the validity of this marriage and assert the right to inherit the estate.

The bill, filed May 4th, 1942, alleges that the defendant had been formerly married to one Drummond Hughes, against whom she filed a bill for…