A Blountville Man Has Been Convicted Of Murdering His Brother-In-Law In Hawkins County Criminal Court. 63 Year Bryant Harris Was Accused In The Killing Of Jeffery Smith Nearly Three Years Ago. Kingsport Police Said The Motive For The Attack Was A Pending Lawsuit Smith Intended On Filing Against His Sister, Seeking Part Of A Wrongful Death Settlement His Sister Received From The Death Of Their Mother. The Jury Deliberated For Nearly Three Hours Yesterday Before Returning Guilty Verdicts Against Harris For First Degree Murder, Felony Murder, And Aggravated Burglary. Sentencing For Harris Is Scheduled For December 15th.