Cooper v. Wright

The question presented for our determination upon this record is whether, under a proper construction of the will of T. W. White, deceased, the proceeds of a certain policy of life insurance, amounting to $5,374.17, are subject to the claims of creditors of the decedent, or whether they belong to the widow and children, free from his debts. The will of the decedent is as follows:

“Memphis, Tenn., Jan’y 25, 1900. Knowing the uncertainty of life, and being anxious that all my debts shall be paid promptly, I make this my last will and *216testament, revoking all others. After all my debts are paid, I…