Gant v. Grand Lodge of Texas

SEYMOUR, Circuit Judge.

Elizabeth McClelland Gant brought this diversity action against the Grand Lodge of Texas (Grand Lodge) and the Citizens Bank of Clovis (Citizens Bank) for further relief under a declaratory judgment she was previously awarded. The district court granted Ms. Gant’s request. Defendants appeal, and we affirm.

I

BACKGROUND

This suit centers on the will of Ms. Gant’s •grandfather, Joe McClelland. When Mr. McClelland died in 1938, he left his entire estate in trust. Under the provisions of the will, the trust income is to be distributed in the following manner: an annual payment…