Jones v. Hext

MARTIN, Justice.

On the 16th day of June, 1912, John H. Jones died and left a will which, without its formal and nonessential parts, reads as follows:

“1. It is my desire that all my just and legal debts be paid first and that the legacies herein given shall be bequeathed after the payment of said debts.

“2. My beloved wife, Annie Lenker Jones, shall be according to my direction and wish, the sole executrix of this my Will, and I direct that she be required to give no bond or security in such capacity. ‘

“3. I - give and bequeath to Mrs. Cecelia Wright, my beloved sister, the sum of $5,-000.00 in…