Skeif v. Bohall

This case involves a controversy between appellants and appellees as to the effect of certain clauses in the last will and testament of Jeremiah W. Skeif, devising lands in Garland County, Arkansas. Appellants assert title to the lands as heirs of Mary E. Skeif, deceased, who was named as devisee, and appellees, who are heirs at law of said Jeremiah W. Skeif, claim that the devise to Mary E. Skeif lapsed on account of her death prior to the death of said testator and that the lands passed to his heirs and not to the heirs of Mary E. Skeif. Appellees filed a petition in the probate court of…