Cox v. Johnson

This was a suit in chancery commenced by Emma Cox and Clara Johnson, two of the children of Charles O. Johnson, deceased, against Otto E. Johnson, Allis Johnson, Flora Johnson, Hellen Johnson and Lillie Johnson, their brother and sisters, in the circuit court of Shelby county. The bill alleges that said Charles O. Johnson died on the 20th day of August, 1901, leaving a will, which, omitting the formal part, reads as follows:

“First—All of my just debts and funeral expenses shall be fully paid.

“Second—I want a toom stone erected between the graves of myself and wife, to cost about $6o.

“Third—I…