Lockhart v. Wilson

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Walter Lockhart, Sr., commenced this action to probate the last will and testament of Bennie Metzler Thomas (“Thomas”), and he was appointed executor for the estate. Beverly McNair Wilson, Brenda McNair, Adrienne McNair, Nicole Pirtle-Willis, Kevin Pirtle, Antoinette Pirtle, Elizabeth McNair, Pierre McNair, and Gaynetha McNair (collectively, the “Appellees”) contested the will. The chancellor entered summary judgment declaring that the will was invalid and that Thomas died intestate. Lockhart appeals and argues the chancellor erred in (1) granting summary…