Kelly v. Estate of Johnson
Indiana Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MATTINGLY-MAY, Judge.
Oneida Kelly appeals the trial court's interpretation of the will of her brother, Jimmie A. Johnson. On appeal, Kelly raises one issue: Whether the trial court erred when it interpreted "all the remaining living room furniture" to mean "everything in the living room including everything on the walls and everything placed on a flat surface." We reverse and remand with instructions. 1
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Johnson executed his last will and testament on July 283, 1996. Part II of that will provided for the following disposition of personal property:
a. I will,…
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