Johnson v. Johnson

DUNCAN, Justice.

This will contest proceeding involves the genuineness of an instrument dated February 19, 1946, purporting to be the last will and testament of Bee Johnson, father of the appellant, Tom Johnson, and the principal appellee, James Johnson. The finding was against the will in both the county and circuit courts.

The will was purportedly executed by the testator in the presence of R. L. Ratliff and Pokie Johnson as attesting witnesses. Ratliff died before the will was offered for probate, and its execution was shown by Pokie Johnson, the surviving witness. Avonelle Johnson, the wife…