Keith v. Johnson

Beasley, Presiding Judge.

The brothers of Clarence Keith appeal from the trial court’s order granting appellee’s summary judgment motion and denying their own summary judgment motion in a case involving Clarence’s estate.

Clarence and Ruth Keith, husband and wife, died in an apparent murder/suicide. Clarence left no will, Ruth did, and they had no children. Much of their property was held jointly.

Appellants, the next of kin of Clarence, selected Clarence’s niece, Sale, to be appointed administratrix of his estate. Appellee Johnson, executrix of Ruth’s estate, filed a caveat to Sale’s…