Hollis v. Wallace

ALMON, Justice.

This is an interpleader action. Ander-man Oil Corporation, along with working interest owners, paid into court monies derived from the production of oil on certain property, the ownership of which is in question, and requested that the Circuit Court of Lamar County determine the rightful owners.

Lessie Jones, the former owner of the property in question, died on March 24, 1974, leaving a will. She was survived by Bob Jones, her husband; Lessie Nell Hollis, a niece; and Velma Henry, a half-sister. She had no children or other lineal descendants.

This will was in the possession of…