Jones v. Meeks

The purpose of this suit is to ascertain the proper construction of the will of L. W. Meeks, now dead.

The will itself was written on November 22, 1922. Mr. Meeks died on December 26,.following, leaving to survive him a widow but no children. This is the will:

“Massie’s Mill, Ya., November 22, 1922.

“I, L. W. Meeks, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament:

*451“First — I give to my mother, E. A. Meeks, an income for life of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) to be paid annually out of the proceeds of my mill.

“Second — I give my wife, E. S. Meeks, my mill, the water rights, miller’s…