Lawson, Guardian v. Estate of Dawson

RAIISTEY, Associate Justice.

This is a contest over the probate of the will of J. P. J. Dawson, deceased; the contention of appellants being that the instrument sought to be probated was not executed with the formalities and solemnities and under the circumstances required by law to make it a valid will. The instrument was entirely in the handwriting of J. P. J. Dawson, deceased, and began as follows: “State of Texas, County of Hunt. — Be it known, that I, J. P. J. Dawson, being of sound mind, growing feeble in body and knowing the uncertainty of life, do of my own choice and in my own…