Truchess v. Brand

This appeal on questions of law is from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas entered upon the verdict of a jury, directed by the court at the close of the evidence adduced by the plaintiffs-appellants.

The defendant-appellee, Goldie J. Brand, is the executrix of the estate and widow of Fred W. Brand; deceased. Ocie M. Truchess, Ruth C. Thorpe and Floyd F. Brand, plaintiffs-appellants, are the adult daughter and adult sons, respectively, of the decedent, who commenced the proceedings for the purpose of contesting the alleged will of the decedent.

The plaintiffs-appellants and…