Bell v. Shannon

In this suit the complainants seek a construction of the wills of John and Angusta McMurry. Their heirs at law are made defendants, together with the District. Attorney General who was included as a necessary party because the action involved a charitable trust, and Robertson County, Tennessee whose interest will be made to appear in this opinion.

Thirteen of said heirs at law appeal from the action of the Chancellors in overruling their demurrer and assign errors.

The pleadings show that John McMurry was born and reared in Robertson County, Tennessee. During the later years of his life he…