Shields v. Shields

This case is here on appeal from the chancery court of Garland County, and the sole question involved is whether appellee took a fee simple or a life estate in lot 13, block 77, in the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, under the fourth clause of the last will and testament of her deceased father, John J. Horner. The fourth clause of the will is as follows:

“I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Louise Elizabeth Horner, for her use during her natural life, and the remainder after her death to her heirs at law, lot No. 13 of block No. 77 of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, with all…