PHELPS v. SLEDD


479 S.W.2d 894 (1972)

Lola Mae PHELPS et al., Appellants, v. Nannie SLEDD et al., Appellees. Nannie SLEDD et al., Cross-Appellants, v. Lola Mae PHELPS et al., Cross-Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

April 28, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

W. Pelham McMurry, McMurry & Livingston, Paducah, for appellants.

Pal G. Howard, Benton, James E. Story, Eddyville, for appellees.


NEIKIRK, Judge.

Sol H. King, the sole owner of an 80-acre farm in Marshall County, died testate on June 17, 1946. The pertinent part of his will is as follows:

"I hereby give, devise, and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Elsada I. King, all of my property, both real and personal, which I may own at the time of my death to be used by her for her support and comfort during her natural life, and she may be permitted to sell the personal property if she needs to...

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