Knodell v. Nelson

The plaintiffs in this action are Roscoe Knodell, executor of the estate of Carl Nelson, deceased; Father Flanagan’s Boys Home, a corporation; Trinity Episcopal Church of Winner, South Dakota, a religious organization; Methodist Episcopal Church of Winner, South Dakota, a religious corporation; and the Methodist State Hospital, a corporation, who are residuary devisees and legatees under the Will of Carl Nelson, deceased. Leila M. Nelson defendant, is the widow of decedent and the principal beneficiary under the Will. The purpose of this action is stated in the complaint as follows:

“1. That…