Rice v. Henderson

Browotng, Judge:

Robert Floyd Ross, a bachelor, died June 26, 1949, leaving among his effects a paper in the following words and figures:

“Huntington, 3, W. Va.

“12-1-45

“To All Whom it May Concern.

“In case of my death please give my insurance and my money and everything that belongs to me to Georgia L. Henderson, for she is the only one on this earth that I want to have it.

“Robert Floyd Ross.”

This paper was enclosed in an envelope, on the back of which is inscribed:

“Robert Floyd Ross.

“Not to be opened until

“My Death.

“To all Whom

“It May Concern.”

Following the admission of such paper to probate,…