Jernigan v. Scott

CADENA, Justice.

Plaintiff, Bessie Jernigan, claiming to be the surviving wife of Neal Jernigan, Sr., who died on July 12, 1967, seeks to establish a one-half community interest in property owned by Neal at the time of his death. Defendants are the devisees under Neal’s will. Defendant, Vivian Jernigan, who lived with Neal as man and wife for more than thirty years preceding his death, is also sued in her capacity as independent executrix of Neal’s estate. Neal’s children, by both Bessie and Vivian, are the other defendants. Bessie appeals from a summary judgment rendered in favor of…