Hayden v. Middleton

WALKER, Chief Justice.

Wm. Humphries died the 16th day of October, 1915. On the 30th day of June, 1938, S. W. Davis filed in due form in the probate court of Shelby county his application to have probated as the last will and testament of the deceased the following instrument:

“I, Wm. Humphries, of the town of Center, County of Shelby and State of Texas, being of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, to-wit:

• “First — All my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first fully paid.

“Second — I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and…