In re Ford

Wingate, S.

This is a petition for probate of a will of decedent bearing date December 23, 1914. Such probate is contested on the ground that in the spring of 1925 the decedent executed another will, which, in terms, revoked all former wills. The testimony respecting such later will was adduced from the attorney who drew, and the stenographer who transcribed, it, both of whom were subscribing witnesses. Their testimony further indicated that such subsequent will was delivered to the decedent in the fall of 1925. It was not found after his death.

It is fundamental that where a will is shown to…