Oliphant v. Skelton

The appellee, Harvey Junion Skelton, filed his hill of complaint in the Chancery Court of Benton County against the appellants, who were the heirs at law of Mi’s. Donna M. Owens, to cancel their claim to certain land as a cloud upon his title. From an adverse decision, the appellants appeal.

This suit involves the construction of the will of Mrs. Donna M. Owens. The will is as follows:

“STATE OF MISSISSIPPI “BENTON COUNTY.

“I, Donna M. Owens, make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I give, devise and bequeath my whole estate, and property, real and personal as follows :

“First: To…