Denoya v. Arrington

This case arises out of the construction of a last will and testament of a deceased Osage allottee involving an Osage headright The facts are not in dispute.

It appears that Odell DeNoya Bighorse was an allotted and ■ duly enrolled member of the Osage Tribe of Indians of less than half Indian blood; that she had been granted a certificate of competency on May 3, 1911; that on January 10, 1927, she made and executed her last will and testament, containing, in part, the following provisions :

“First. I direct the payment of my funeral expenses and expenses of my last illness.

“Second. I direct the…