Pierce v. Tharp

In this cause we have before us for construction the will of James H. Tharp who died a resident citizen of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee February 16, 1964. The Union Planters National Bank & Trust Company of Memphis, Tennessee, whose correct name is Union Planters National Bank of Memphis, was named in the will as executor and trustee, but it declined to serve and Clifford Pierce, Jr., a member of the Bar of Memphis, Tennessee, was appointed as administrator cum testa-mento annexo.

Suit was filed by the administrator cum testamento annexo for construction of the will and instruction and…