McCrary v. Matthews

THOMAS, Justice.

The bill was to contest a will in equity and to establish that complainant was the next of kin of decedent.

The decree confirmed the probate of the will and established that complainant was “the son and only surviving heir of W. J. Matthews entitled to share in said estate, except as provided for in said will.” The decree of the court further declared “that said' will executed by W. J. Matthews, be and the same is hereby declared to be the last Will and Testament of said W. J. Matthews, and that the property specifically disposed of therein shall pass to those designated…