Nelson v. Nelson's Exor.

Opinion of the Court

by Chief Justice Barker —

Affirming.

The question involved on this appeal is whether D. L. Nelson, the husband of Angelina Nelson, took a fee simple title to her property under her will, or whether he only took a life estate with "the power of disposition during his life, the remainder vesting in her children. The will is as follows:

“I, Mary Angelina Nelson, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament.

“1st. I will and bequeath to my husband, D. L. Nelson, all my property, both real and personal, to have, hold, sell and…