Eslick v. Friedman

Dave Hipsh, who was born of Jewish parents in Austria, emigrated to the United States in his early youth. He resided in Fayetteville, Tennessee, for more than forty years, during which time he and Morgan Es-lick became intimate friends. Mr. Hipsh never married. He died in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, on March 18, 1947, leaving a paper writing which purported to be his last will and testament, as follows:

“Fayetteville, Tennessee

“July 8, 1946.

“According to the laws of human nature I realize that I have reached the age when the remaining days of my natural life are much more uncertain than ever…