Dixon v. Mapes

BAYLESS, V. C. J.

This is an appeal from the district court of Lincoln county, Okla. Amanda V. Dixon, formerly Amanda Clark, complains of the action of said court in sustaining the demurrer of U. G. Mapes et al. to her petition.

John W. Stone, a widower, died testate and survived by five children — parties to this action. His will was admitted to probate, and contained the following language:

“All receipts from oil, gas or other minerals shall be divided equally among my heirs, except rentals from oil and gas lease which shall be paid to Amanda Clark.”

The estate was distributed by order of the…