Legal Opinion
Mims v. Davis
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided June 8, 1916PublishedCited by 13 opinions
Appeal from Autauga Chancery Court. Heard before Hon. W. W. Pearson. Bill by Amanda Jane Mims and another against W. D. Davis and others, to construe the will of Shadrach Mims, and for other purposes. From a decree sustaining demurrers to the bill complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSayre, J.
The last will and testament of Shadrack Mims provided as follows:
“I give, devise and bequeath my entire estate and property, real and personal, to my wife Elizabeth, described as follows: (describing it). It is also my will and wish that my wife Elizabeth use the property by me given, devised and bequeathed in any manner by her deemed best for her support. It is my will and wish that at the death of my wife Elizabeth, all property possessed by her will become the property of our daughters Amanda Jane and Maria Cook, to be used by them for their support during their lifetime, and at their…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Smith T. v. BellSupreme Court of the United States · 1832
- Flinn v. DavisSupreme Court of Alabama · 1850
- Alford's Adm'r v. Alford's Adm'rSupreme Court of Alabama · 1876
- Benson v. MitchellSupreme Court of Alabama · 1855
- Pendley v. Madison's Adm'rSupreme Court of Alabama · 1887
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Gunter v. TownsendSupreme Court of Alabama · 1918
- Fowlkes v. ClaySupreme Court of Alabama · 1921
- Jemison v. BrasherSupreme Court of Alabama · 1919
- Powell v. PearsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1929
- Steele v. CruteSupreme Court of Alabama · 1922
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