Armstrong v. Wall

This is a proceeding to probate a written instrument as the will of James Kerr, a bachelor residing in Howard county. The instrument offered for probate was in legal form a will. It was dated December 26, 1923, was signed by James Kerr as testator and was witnessed by two persons. It purported to leave real estate and personal property exceeding in value $40,000 to David Armstrong, a cousin of testator, without mentioning nearer relatives. Kerr died February 18, 1926, at the age of 67 years. Armstrong was nominated in the will as executor. As proponent he offered the will for probate in the…