Peebles v. Case

The Surrogate.

The instrument propounded for probate in this case, by the executor, C. Glen Peebles, bears date February 15th, 1850, and purports to be attested by William B. Parsons, and David F. Smith. On the examination of these witnesses, George F. Case produced another will of the same date, which the witnesses identified as having been attested by them, at the same time denying any knowledge of the execution of the first-mentioned will. It is important to examine, with critical attention, the character of this denial, in order to see whether it is founded upon a clear and distinct…