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Weems v. Frost National Bank of San Antonio
Texas Court of Appeals
301 S.W.2d 714 (1957)
Facts
Felder bequeathed to several cousins, the Weems, one half of her interest in 500 acres of mineral-rich land. The will named Frost National Bank of San Antonio as executor and stated that the cousins should “hold [the land] jointly.” The Weems argued that the word “jointly” created a joint tenancy. The trial court held that the gift created a tenancy in common.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Fraser, J.)
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