Johnson v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Bowles, Justice.
This case is on appeal from the Superior Court of Murray County. It involves the construction of terms in the joint and mutual will of George W. Johnson, deceased, and his wife, Ella H. Johnson.
In 1952, O. A. Mallett conveyed to G. W. Johnson and Mrs. G. W. (Ella) Johnson a certain tract of land lying in Murray County, Georgia.
On October 15,1963, George W. Johnson and Ella H. Johnson executed their last will and testament making provision for the disposition of their estates. Item 3 of the will provided, "Upon the death of either of us the survivor shall take fee simple title…
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