Norris v. Methodist Home

OPINION

WILSON, Justice.

The question in this action to construe a will is whether testatrix devised to her husband a fee simple or a life estate. The trial court determined a life estate was so granted. We affirm.

The probated will is as follows:

“Waco, Texas Oct. 22-1953. To Whom it may concern

“It is my Will and desire that when I am dead my property, my home and all the furnishings at 2216 Lyle Ave., Waco, Texas also all U. S. Saving Bonds in my Bank Box and my checking account at the First Nat’l Bank of Waco, shall become the property of my Husband Jackson M. Norris. That said party shall…