In re Estate of Cahill
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco setting aside a verdict. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Hayne, C.
C. — William P. Cahill, a minor, commenced a contest to set aside the will of Ellen Cahill, deceased, on the ground of undue influence. No guardian ad litem was appointed to commence the proceedings, the written grounds of opposition being signed with his own name. The proponent filed an answer, in which no objection was" made for the want of a guardian ad litem. After the issues were settled, — Milton C. Babb acting as attorney for the contestant, — the matter came up for trial, and then the court, upon petition of the contestant, made an order “ that M. C. Hassett be and he is…
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