Lawrence v. Lawrence

This suit was filed to contest the validity of the will of Mrs. Maggie B. Lawrence. We quote the entire document which, for convenience, we shall call a will:

“Nashville, Tennessee

“I, Maggie B. Lawrence, do declare this to be my Last Will And Testament.

“I am the mother of five children, namely: Adelaide B. Lawrence, Mabel L. Nevins, Emma Jean L. Waggoner, Elmer Lawrence, and Stewart S. Lawrence.

“At various times three of my five children have received the following sums from me:

Emma Jean L. Waggoner . $3,500.00

Elmer Lawrence. $3,500.00

MahelL. Nevins.$1,700.00

“I request that these sums be…