Harrell v. Hickman

This is a suit by respondent, Mrs. Ara M. Hickman, against the petitioners, Mrs. Vira A. Harrell and others, for the recovery of approximately 400 acres of land in Nueces County. Respondent’s claim of title is based upon the provisions of the joint will of T. M. Harrell and his wife, Maggie Harrell. Petitioner Mrs. Vira A. Harrell’s claim of title rests upon a deed to her executed by T. M. Harrell in 1941 after the death of Mrs. Maggie Harrell. The case, as presented to this Court, turns upon the construction of the will of T. M. and Maggie Harrell. The will was executed in 1936. Mrs. Maggie…