Gullett v. Gullett's Administrator

CAMMACK, Justice.

D. D. Gullett died in December, 1952. By his will, executed in August, 1949, he gave the bulk of his estate to his sisters, Mattie and Jane Gullett. Item 2 of the will, around which this controversy hinges, follows :

“2. I will and bequeath to Jane Gullett and Mattie Gullett my sisters, all of my estate consisting of cash, bonds, notes, and live stock on hands at my death, and also all of my real estate wherever situated.”

One of the devisees, Mattie Gullett, predeceased the testator, leaving no issue. This action was instituted by the administrator for a declaratory judgment…