Bennett v. Bennett

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Chief Justice Bonham.

The plaintiff-appellant in this case is the legitimate daughter of’ F. Capers Bennett by his first wife. She was not included in the provisions of his will, and she brings this action. She contested the execution of the will; it has been proved in common and solemn form; an appeal from the ruling of the Probate Court is under preparation, but is not before this Court.

The complaint seeks to set aside the provisions of the will upon the ground that the marriage between Franklin Capers Bennett and Louetta Chassereau was void…