Byers v. Hoppe

By the decision on the former appeal in this case, reported in 60 Md., 381, it was conclusively settled that the paper writing propounded as his will or testament was written and signed hy Mr. Hoppe, the alleged testator. But hy that appeal the question whether this paper was testamentary in its character was not presented and therefore not decided. Further proceedings in the case were then taken, and upon petition of the'caveators, and against the protest of the caveatees, the Orphans’ Court ordered three other issues to be transmitted for trial hy a jury. From that order the present appeal…