Salvation Army of Texas v. Edmondson

NORVELL, Justice.

This is the first of two suits between the Salvation Army of Texas and the heirs at law of William M. Edmondson. In the present case, the Salvation Army claims under an instrument in writing which was admitted to probate in the county court, but rejected as a will in the district court. The instrument is in the form of a letter and is as follows:

“San Antonio, Texas.

“1-15-50

“Dear Mr. Denmark,

“Stockdale, Tex.

“Dear Friend

“I am in the Baptist Memorial hospital for a very serious operation and want you to attent to some business for me. First, my income tax report, which will just…