Texas Supreme Court
Nancy Kway Davis, Petitioners v. Mary Nell Davis, Respondents
April 9, 197518 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 282
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court held that Mary Nell was the lawful widow of Charles Davis, that Nancy was his putative wife, and that as a putative wife Nancy is entitled to half of the wages and insurance proceeds. The Court also held that Mary Nell's post‑mortem daughter is not Charles's child and therefore has no inheritance right.