Wilson v. Security National Bank of Independence

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This action was brought to cancel and annul a written instrument called “Assignment of contingent equity.” Judgment was for plaintiffs. Defendant appeals.

The plaintiffs were the children of D. B. Ingram. D. B. Ingram was the nephew of John L. Draper, deceased. Under the terms of the will -of John L. Draper his widow was given a life estate in all his property. Upon her death the income was to be shared equally by D. B. Ingram and Mary Ingram. Upon the death of either of *611them leaving a child or children such child or children would receive in…