American National Bank v. Meadors

Andy Meadors died testate, devising his estate to his widow for life, with remainder equally to his “relatives” and to the “relatives” of his widow. The complainant, as executor, filed suit in the Chancery Court of Davidson County, for construction and definition of the term “relatives. ’ ’ A large number of persons of ldn to the testator were made defendants. Guardians ad litem were appointed for minors; one for those' of1 ldn to testator, and another for those of ldn to testator’s widow. The term was held to apply only to the next of kin of the testator and of his widow. American Nat. Bank…