Heard v. O'Dell

This is a suit in ejectment. The result of the litigation depends upon a construction of the last will and testament of Tom R. Johnson, the father of respondent and appellant Venice Audrey O'Dell. Appellant's husband was also made a party defendant, but has no interest in this case. Appellant and respondent claim title to the land in dispute under the will mentioned. The trial court entered judgment for respondent decreeing her to be the owner of a life estate and entitled to possession of all the land sued for except about five acres. From this judgment appellant duly appealed.

The land is…