Harris v. Hines

OPINION

Opinion by Justice ROSS.

This case involves construction of the last will and testament of Beverly Hines Harris. The question in this appeal is whether a devise by Beverly of real and personal property was adeemed because she did not own the property at her death. The trial court found it was not adeemed. We reverse and render judgment that the property was adeemed.

Factual and Procedural Background

Beverly and Richard N. Cole were partners in a marina, restaurant, and motel called Shady Glade Camp (Shady Glade). Richard was married to Beverly’s daughter, Bebe. A dispute arose between…