Speed v. Griffin

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a suit to construe the will of T. H. Griffin, deceased. Plaintiff, Mrs. Ruth Griffin, is surviving second wife of the deceased. Defendants, Harley Griffin, Raymond Griffin, Odell Griffin, Willa Perlman and Clora Speed are the deceased’s children by his first marriage.

Omitting formal parts, the will reads:

“2 — I make this declaration viz: I have been married twice. My first wife died intestate, and no administration was ever had on her estate and no need therefor. Our children are all living and named as follows: Harley Griffin, Clora Speed, Raymond…