In Re Hayes' Estate

Henry H. Hayes died April 6, 1930, a few days before his 84th birthday. On September 22, 1927, he made a will disposing of his estate consisting of real and personal property somewhat in excess of $190,000. He willed it all to the proponent, R. Ellen Green, to whom he referred in his will as "my friend, who has lived in my home for many years." The will was allowed in the probate court. On appeal to the circuit court a jury disallowed the will; but on proponent's motion the circuit judge entered a judgment non obstante sustaining the will. Contestants who assert invalidity on the grounds of…