Beasley v. Beasley

The bill in this case was filed by Floyd Beasley and others against George Beasley, the parties being the children and heirs at law of Rufus Beasley, and prays a construction of the will of Bufus Beasley probated in the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on April 1, 1912, especially with reference to the validity and effectiveness of a power of appointment contained in the will.

The case was heard by the Chancellor on oral testimony and a decree entered dismissing the bill, after the filing of a written memorandum, construing the will in favor of the defendant.

The complainants have…