Bradford's Admx. v. Bradford

Opinion by

Judge Hargis :

J. J. Bradford wrote and published his last will and testament, disposing of his estate absolutely, beginning it in this language:

Jordan & Bettman, for appellant. W. H. Wadsworth, for appellees.

“Being in full possession of all of my mental faculties, but in feeble health, and about to start upon a long journey, and subject to the common casualties of others, I deem it prudent to provide for the disposition of my property in case I should not return.” Then follows the unconditional disposition of his property.

It is contended that the words “in case I should not return”…