Ward v. First-Wichita National Bank of Wichita Falls

RENFRO, Justice.

This is a will contest. First-Wichita National Bank filed application for probate of alleged holographic will of William B. Ward. The application was contested by William B. Ward, Jr. From an order of the county court admitting the will to probate, Ward, Jr., appealed to the district court. After both parties rested, the court discharged the jury and rendered judgment admitting the will to probate.

The will, in full, reads as follows:

“Wichita Falls Texas

March — 19—1960.

Know all Men by these Presents.

That I, William B. Ward, of Wichita Falls, Texas, realizing the certainty of…