Batley v. Batley

This case originated in probate court and involves construction of the will of Charles H. Batley, Sr., deceased.

The case was submitted on an agreed statement of facts. The will was executed in August, 1942, and the sole beneficiaries were "my only living children; Charles H. Batley, Jr., of Brookfield, Missouri, and Harry Batley, Los Angeles, California." After probate of the will Charles H. Batley, Jr., died. His legal representative and Harry Batley are the appellants here.

After the will was admitted to probate Harry Fallini and Eda Santarelli, the only children of Ellen Batley, deceased…