Mort v. Trustees of Baker University

This is a proceeding to contest a will. The case was tried before the court without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of plaintiffs. Defendants have appealed.

Plaintiffs, who reside in the State of Washington, are the heirs at law of one Arthur F. Brown, who died in Caldwell County on March 31, 1932, leaving real and personal property in this State. Two wills duly executed by the deceased were probated in the Probate Court of Caldwell County. The will first executed by him (hereinafter referred to as the first will) reads as follows:

“I, Arthur F. Brown, of Hamilton Township,…