Truex v. Archer

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fontron, J.:

The sole issue before us centers upon construction of the last will and testament of Berta Mae Truex.

Mrs. Truex died June 22, 1965, being survived by a son, Bennett C. Truex, and a daughter, Ruth Archer. So far as material to the question presented in this case, her will provided as follows:

‘1 hereby give, devise and bequeath my property as follows, to-wit: — Jointly to my son Bennett C. Truex and my daughter, Ruth Archer, all real property, which consists of Lots 12-14-16-18-20-22, Maple, now English Street, B. D. *170Allen’s Addition,…