Harwell v. Garrett

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

This is a will contest. Frank Garrett, a lifelong bachelor and resident of Columbia County, executed his will on January 21, 1950, leaving his entire estate to his brother, A. C. Garrett. Frank died on February 27, 1962, at the age of 83 years, and in due time, appellee A. C. Garrett petitioned the Columbia Probate Court for admission of the will to probate. Thereafter, appellants filed their contest. Lillie Garrett Viston and Otis Harwell, appellants herein, are respectively the sister and nephew of the testator. Following a lengthy trial, the court dismissed…