Succession of Harrison

MARCUS, Justice.

Emanuel Harrison died on February 17, 1960 without issue. He was survived by his second wife, Aria Day Harrison, and by his legal heirs: a sister (Ida Harrison Knox), a brother (Daniel Harrison), ten children of a predeceased brother, Minor Harrison, and three children of a predeceased sister, Ada Harrison George. Emanuel Harrison was also survived by his foster son, John D. Harrison, whom he never legally adopted.

A few days after Emanuel’s death, John D. Harrison found, in the glove compartment of Emanuel’s car, a document which appeared to be Emanuel’s will. The document was…