Ealy v. Tolbert

Almand, Justice.

Bessie Tolbert, individually and as executrix of the last will and testament of Nelson Tolbert, brought an equitable petition against Clarence Ealy and Mattie Louise Ealy, in which she in substance alleged: She was the widow and sole heir at law of Nelson Tolbert who died on March 6, 1952, and she was also the duly qualified executrix of the last will and testament of Nelson Tolbert, which will had been admitted to probate in common form, and letters testamentary had issued to her. Prior to his death, her husband had executed to her a deed conveying a one-half undivided…