Chamness v. Parrish

Mr. Special Justice Henderson

delivered the opinion of the Court.

William C. Chamness died in McNairy connty in January, 1901, leaving a will in which he names his wife, Mary A. Chamness, executrix. The will was probated in common form January 25, 1901, before the county court. The entry showing the probate of the will states: “It is further ordered that Mary A. Chamness, his widow, be allowed the privilege of qualifying as executrix of said will without bond.” The third clause of the will is as follows: “I will and bequeath to my wife, Mary A. Chamness, all my estate, both personal and real…