Boyles v. Gresham

Mr. Justice S medley

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case originated in county court as an application by petitioner, U. C. Boyles, to probate an instrument in writing as the will of Lon Gresham. The application was contested by respondent, Arch V. Gresham, who alleges that he is the son and sole heir of Lon Gresham. The county court admitted the will to probate, but the district court on appeal rendered judgment refusing the application. That judgment was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals, 260 S.W. 2d 144. Both the District Court and the Court of Civil Appeals held that the…