Fiske v. Grider

This is a proceeding by the next of kin of Mrs. Mary C. (Fiske) Grider to contest her alleged holographic will upon allegations that it is a forgery. It was admitted to probate in common form on November 21, 1935, and i s as follows:

“I, Mary Fiske Grider, this day May 8, 1929, will all the property that I have at Hilham, Tennessee, including all house hold goods To my husband Jim J. Grider.

“Mary C. Grider.”

Defendant, as sole beneficiary under said will, on March 2, 1936, filed the oath provided for poor persons in due form, as authorized by section 8106 of the Code. Thereupon counsel for…