Jones v. Myers

The following paper writing' was offered for probate as the holographic will of W. M. Jones:

“Oct. 2-, 1927

“After our death we want Louise Jones to have what we’ve got.

‘ ‘ Sallie C. Jones

“W. M. Jones.”

This instrument is wholly in the handwriting of W. M. Jones except the signature of his wife, Sallie C. Jones, which is in her handwriting. Because of this signing by the wife the judge of the county court held that the will was not entirely in the handwriting of W. M. Jones and declined to order it probated as his will. Upon appeal, the circuit court and the Court of Appeals concurred in finding…