Legare v. Legare

Carley, Justice.

The will of Ms. Naomi Brown devised the residue of her estate to her nephew “John Houston Legare.” However, she had no nephew by that name. Instead, Ms. Brown had two nephews, who were estranged brothers, one named John Edward Legare and the other named James Houston Legare. After John Edward Legare died, appellant, in her capacity as his administratrix, brought a declaratory judgment action against appellees, in their capacities as Ms. Brown’s executors. The action sought a determination as to which nephew was the intended beneficiary. Appellees filed a motion in limine,…