Thomas v. Stafford

Opinion op the Court by

Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

This case involves the construction of a brief but artlessly drawn will. Suit was originally filed by Edna Martin against her sister Mary A. Stafford and her niece .Mary Frances Edwards, appellees, for a declaration of rights concerning their respective property interests under the will of her mother, Lutie Martin.

The principal controversy is whether Edna had a life estate or a fee simple interest in the real estate devised. The Court below adjudged that she had a life •estate with remainder to appellees. After the entry of judgment Edna…