In Re Estate of Murphy

John R. Murphy, a resident of this state, on November 16, 1931, died testate. On December 31, 1932, the court, in pursuance of a stipulation signed by all of the beneficiaries named in the will, denied its admission to probate.

This action, which was tried in equity, is to set aside and cancel the order thus made. The grounds upon which this relief is sought will be stated a little later in the opinion. The will was duly presented and filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of Monona county on November 18, 1931. The stipulation of the beneficiaries, who are the heirs at law of…