Richards v. Piefer

In August, 1920, Emily Grace Browne made her will. She died January 9, 1921. Her will was contested. The case found its way into this court. It is reported in 217 Mich. 621. The will contained the following provisions:

“3. I give, devise and bequeath to my cousin Gertie Ingersoll Piefer of Wilmette, Illinois, the sum of five thousand dollars, absolutely.

“4. I give, devise and bequeath to my respected friend and attorney Clayton L. Bailey, the sum of five thousand dollars, absolutely.

“5. I give, devise and bequeath to my half sister, Anna Bell Jones of Chicago, Illinois, the sum of five…