Maynard v. Maynard

Berry, Justice:

The appellant, Jerry Lee Maynard, the administrator of the estate of Elba Lee Maynard, appeals from a final judgment of the Circuit Court of Mingo County entered July 23, 1973 in which the court held that Gay Nell Maynard, the ex-wife of Elba Lee Maynard, was entitled to take certain devises and bequests made to her under the will of Elba Lee Maynard. Jerry Lee Maynard contends that the divorce and property settlement between Elba Lee Maynard and Gay Nell Maynard subsequent to the execution of Elba Lee Maynard’s will was tantamount to an implied revocation of his will. This…