Henderson, Extr. v. Moore

H. N. Moore died January 1, 1945, leaving a written will, executed with the formalities required by law. The probate court admitted the will to probate, but on appeal to the district court that court declined to probate the will ón the ground that it violated the rule against perpetuities. The judgment of the district court was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 189 S. W. (2d) 59.

The will is copied in full in the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals. The material portions thereof for consideration here are as follows:

“1. Having never married, it is my will and desire that all of my…