Plunkett v. Simmons

ALEXANDER, Justice.

This action was brought in the county court of Hill county to contest the will of Henry. Plunkett, deceased. The suit was originally brought by John Lee Plunkett and others, who claimed to be cousins of the deceased. Later Mary Jane Connors and Nellie Mosby, alleged sisters of the deceased, and Edward H. Francis and William J. Francis, alleged nephews of the deceased, intervened. After trial in the county court the cause was appealed to the district court. Upon a trial in that court the verdict of the jury and judgment of the court were for the defendants. The interveners…