Jernigan v. Jernigan

KEITH, Justice.

We review interlocutory appeals from the District Court of Uvalde County granting a temporary injunction and denying pleas of privilege. Because of the involved nature of the litigation, an extensive statement of the underlying fact structure is required.

Statement of Case

Our appellant, Bessie Jernigan, brought this suit in Uvalde County, alleging that she was the surviving widow of Neal G. Jernigan, deceased, who died in 1957. She named as parties defendant Vivian Jernigan, individually and as independent executrix of the estate of Neal G. Jernigan, and four individuals alleged…