Tye v. Tye

Judge Knight

Reversing.

Judge H. H. 'Tye, 80 years of age, a well known member of tbe Kentucky Bar for more than 50 years, died a resident of Whitley County on July 3, 1948. By his will here in controversy, he disposed of an estate with an appraised value of approximately $88,000. His only child, born of Ms first wife, predeceased Mm leaving an infant son, William Gosper Tye, who, as grandson of Judge Tye, was his only heir at law. Twenty-three years before Ms death Judge Tye was married to Ms second wife, Dr. Lillian South, appellant herein. Dr. South, at the time of their marriage, was…