Bradley v. Eskridge

361 So.2d 100 (1978)

Phoebe Duncan BRADLEY et al.

v.

Jim ESKRIDGE et al.

77-284.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

July 28, 1978.

David A. Reid, Livingston, for appellants.

William C. Brewer, III of William C. Brewer, III and of Marcus E. McConnell, Jr., Livingston, for appellees.

SHORES, Justice.

Will L. Eskridge died in Sumter County, Alabama, on January 11, 1975, leaving a Last Will and Testament which was duly admitted to probate. The will, in pertinent part, provides as follows:

"ITEM 3. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my wife, Bessie Eskridge, in fee simple, all of the real estate or interest in real…