Lee v. Hale

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

This case involves the construction and interpretation of the will of Helen D. Parkinson, deceased.

Administration of the estate was transferred to the Chancery Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee, where, among other things, the Executor sought a construction *191of language in the will bequeathing personal possessions to the Brookshire and Parkinson families. Specifically the issue was whether cash in bank accounts owned by the decedent passed under this bequest.

The parties on appeal are two nonprofit organizations, beneficiaries under a general residuary clause, and the…