In re Estate of Brenig

Opinion of the Court, by

Judd, C.J.

A petition for probate of the will of Charles Brenig, deceased, was filed by S. B. Dole, the Executor named, on the 5th October, 1888. At the hearing Mr. Y. V. Ashford appeared for the widow, Mrs. Kenahu Brenig, and Messrs. A. Rosa and C. L. Carter appeared for Samuel Maikai, claiming to be next of kin to the son of decedent. Both these parties filed appearances contesting the validity of the will on the ground that the maker thereof was not of sound and disposing mind.

At the hearing the witnesses were examined by proponent’s counsel, and cross-examined by…