Campbell v. Cowden

This is an appeal from a directed verdict in favor of defendants in an action initiated by plaintiffs to impose a constructive trust on the estate of Nellie Strayer and for an interpretation of the will of Walter S. Strayer, her husband. Plaintiffs contend (1) that the trial judge erred in not finding any evidence of a contract between Nellie and Walter Strayer to execute reciprocal wills and (2) the trial judge erred in interpreting the will of Walter Strayer as conveying a fee simple interest to Nellie Strayer instead of a life estate with a remainder to named individuals.

Walter S. Strayer…