Waller v. Sproles
Tennessee Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Cook
R. S. Sproles, who died in 1909, disposed of his estate by will, making’ Areh S.' Hall the executor. The value of the estate at death does not appear from the ree- ord, however the executor’s bond was fixed at only $500, and according to statements in the bill the real estate consisted of about 180 acres said to be now worth, including- the timber on it, $25,000'.
The complainants are heirs at law of K. S., Sproles and defendants are his widow and Arch S. Hall, executor. It is charged in the bill that the widow took only a life estate under the will of her husband and the disposition over at…
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