EPPES v. LOCKLIN

23427.

222 Ga. 86 (1966)

149 S.E.2d 148

EPPES, Executrix, et al. v. LOCKLIN, Executor, et al.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided April 19, 1966.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rupert A. Brown, for appellant.

Joseph J. Gaines, Erwin, Birchmore & Epting, Robert E. Gibson, Nicholas P. Chilivis, for appellees.


DUCKWORTH, Chief Justice.

As counsel for the appellant states, this case turns upon the words, "George S. and Mrs. Mamie D. Crane," as used in Item 12 of the will, as to whether the bequest therein was to the two individuals in equal amounts or whether it was to them jointly, the survivor taking all. As we frequently find, we must decide a question not heretofore decided by this court. Appellees lay much stress upon tenancy in common (Code § 85-1001) and...

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