Burgess v. Bohle

This litigation involves a contest before probate of the last will of Annie B. Hull, deceased. The contest was instituted by Alexina P. Burgess of Suffield, Connecticut, a sister and sole surviving relative of the decedent, and Hollywood Congregational Church. The defendant and proponent of the will is Martin F. Bohle, who is not related to the testatrix.

The cause proceeded to trial before the court sitting without a jury, and at the conclusion of the contestants’ case the court granted a motion for a nonsuit, and admitted the contested will to probate. Contestants prosecute this appeal from…