In Re Lane's Estate

The question here presented is whether a written instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of the deceased, was executed by him in a manner entitling it to probate. The probate judge held that it was not. On appeal to the circuit court and trial before the judge without a jury, this holding was reversed and the will admitted to probate. The contestant appeals.

In the opinion filed by the trial judge he said:

“From the proof submitted to this court, it appears that the instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of Edward J. Lane, deceased, was executed by the…