Coleman v. Thomasson

B. E. Coleman Sr. died on March 1, 1888, leaving a will which was duly probated. Item 5 of the will provided: “I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son, John M. Coleman, for and during the term of his natural life (provided he appears in person and claims the same within five years after my death; if he does not appear and claim the same in person within five years aforesaid, then this bequest is void and the property hereby bequeathed reverts tq my estate, to be disposed of as hereinafter provided in item eight of this will) . . [Then follows a description of a lot in the City of Columbus.]…