Board of Missions of Methodist Episcopal Church South v. Brotherton

The eminent judge of the trial court has written an opinion which is filed as a part of the record in this case. It is clear, forceful and convincing, and we are so fully in accord with the views which he expresses that we adopt the opinion as our own.

*157“This cause is submitted oh the bill and exhibits, the demurrer and answer of the Board of Missions, and a stipulation as to facts. From these it appears that Miss Annie Brotherton died February 19,1937, unmarried and without issue, leaving three writings, dated respectively February 10, 1936, December 11, 1936, and January 2, 1937, which were…