Adams v. Conqueror Trust Co.

This is an action to construe the will of Edward J. Spiva, deceased. The controversy is between plaintiffs (respondents) and defendant Fannie Branham. The trial court construed the will in accord with the construction sought by plaintiffs and defendant, Fannie Branham, appealed. The amount in dispute gives the supreme court jurisdiction of the appeal. Hereinafter, unless otherwise noted, the term appellant has reference to defendant Fannie Branham.

The will was executed May 14, 1926; testator died September 25, 1926, survived by his widow, Jennie Spiva, and collateral kin. The widow died…