Legal Opinion
West v. Glisson
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 8, 1916No. 5596PublishedCited by 30 opinions
Appeal from District Court, McLennan County; E. J. Clark, Judge. Action by Lula West, by her guardian ad litem, against Annie Calvert Glisson and another, to construe a will. From a judgment construing the will in accordance with defendants’ contention, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
This case involves the construction of the will of Mrs. Fannie Calvert, deceased, who was the mother of Mrs. Annie Calvert Glisson, the appellee herein, and the grandmother of Lula West, the appellant herein, which will is as follows:
"The State of Texas, County of McLennan.
"Know all men by these presents: That I, Fannie Calvert, of the county and state aforesaid, being in sound and disposing mind and memory, and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs while I have strength to do so, do make this my last will and testament, revoking all others heretofore made by me:
"(1) I desire and direct…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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