Reynolds v. Nicks

When. Betty Blunt died intestate in 1937 she left two sons — Elmer and J. R. Reynolds —who were her only heirs. They are appellants here. Their mother, following the death of her husband, married D. W. Blunt, who died in 1906, five -days after executing the will which is the subject-matter of this appeal.

William L. Blunt (D. W.’s brother) died intestate in 1929. His heirs were Adclie Nicks and Harry Blunt. Harry, a son of William L., died in 1942. Appellee is a daughter of William L.

If the will of D. W. Blunt created' a. life estate in William L. as distinguished from a fee, appellee must…