Ehlers v. Rheinberger

Jenkins, Chief Justice.

On the main bill of exceptions, the propounder complains of the verdict and judgment finding against the validity of the codicil. Whereas, on the cross-bill of exceptions, the caveatrix complains of the directed verdict in favor of the will. The first question for determination in this connection is whether or not the propounder has carried the burden of prov ing the formal execution of the two instruments. The law upon this subject is: “On the trial of an issue arising upon the propounding of a will and a caveat thereto, the burden, in the first instance, is on the…