Smith v. Kemp

HOUSER, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Callaway County reversing a probate court judgment (1) revoking letters of administration previously granted in the Estate of William Henry Smith, Deceased, (2) construing his will and (3) determining heirship.

William Henry Smith died leaving a will the pertinent provisions of which follow: ■“The natural objects of my bounty are my full sister, Stella * * *, and my half-sister, Cora * * *. I do not wish my half-sister, Cora * * * to receive or take any part or share of my estate * * *. To my sister, Stella * * * I…