Miles v. Bryant

Fletcher, Chief Justice.

The narrow issue presented in this appeal is whether the will of Margaret C. Tidwell is properly attested. Emilee Miles, the propounder of the will, appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of Grace Bryant and the other caveators, denying the petition to probate in solemn form because of a lack of attestation. Because there are genuine issues of material fact that only a jury can resolve, we reverse.

The writing offered for probate consists of six typewritten pages with the first page being entitled “Last Will and Testament of Margaret C. Tidwell.” As shown on the…