Davis v. Reed

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

When Fred Akins, colored, died in September 1935 he owned a small amount of personal property and 39 acres. Surviving were three children — Peyton and John Akins, and Artelia Davis— also the widow, Lulu.

In a will, challenged nine years later, Fred devised the realty to Lulu for life with remainder in fee to Peyton. Artelia and John were bequeathed five dollars each.

The will, filed in November 1.935, was probated in common form January 13,1936. Lulu qualified as administratrix January 16. She died in March 1936.

In August 1941 Artelia Davis brought an action in…