Lehman v. Corpus Christi National Bank

SPEARS, Justice.

This case involves the construction of a will. The question before us is whether Randy Lehman, an adopted adult, qualifies as a “descendant” of Melvin Lehman, his adoptive father, within the terms of the will of W.F.L. Lehman, Melvin’s father. The trial court held that he did not, and that Keith Lehman, Melvin’s natural son, was entitled under the will to all of his deceased father’s Vi share in the income from the W.F.L. Lehman Estate Trust, set up by the will. The court of appeals affirmed. 665 S.W.2d 799. We reverse those judgments, and render judgment that Randy and Keith…