Shields v. . Freeman

J. C. Freeman died leaving a will, of which tbe following is tbe only part material to this controversy:

“It is my full purpose tbat Leon H. Freeman, my son, shall own tbe old (my father’s) homestead, or in case be refuses to respond, then my son Joseph W. Freeman may accept or refuse tbe same offer, with tbe positive injunction tbat it may and shall remain and belong in tbe family as long as any direct male descendant shall issue from our direct bowels for a claimant. I also have in view to purchase other pieces or parts of said homestead which are to be added thereto, and in case-of failure…