Iowa Wesleyan College v. Jackson

Winifred Miles Carter, of Corydon, Iowa, who died August 5, 1955, executed a will in 1952 which was left in her possession. It has not been found since her death though ample search has been made therefor. The trial court held the evidence sufficient to prove its execution and contents but insuf ficient to establish testatrix had not revoked it. A denree for defendants was entered. Plaintiffs have appealed. Defendants are the legal heirs of decedent.

Mrs. Carter was widow of H. H. Carter who had been a judge of the Third Iowa Judicial District. They had no children and left no direct heirs. He…