Heideman v. Kelsey

This case was before us on a former appeal reported in 414 Ill. 453, wherein we reversed a decree entered pursuant to a jury verdict setting aside the last will and testament of Charles Avery Hilliard on the ground that the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence. The case was remanded with directions to allow defendants’ motion for a new trial. In that opinion there is a complete recital of the evidence adduced on both sides.

A second trial was had in which the jury was unable to agree and upon a third trial the jury again found for the contestant and this is an appeal from a…