Warden v. Overman

The will in question will be more readily understood if the statements of its provisions are preceded by a recitation of facts which are undisputed or clearly established by the evidence. On November 24, 1890, the testatrix was the wife of James Casteel with whom her relations were inharmonious, and from whom she was later divorced. She was the owner of valuable property and childless. At that time living temporarily with her were one Samuel E. Hunt and wife, persons in moderate circumstances to whom she had extended some assistance. Of this family there was a young daughter known as Hattie…