Collis v. Walker

This is an appeal from a decree of a probate court allowing the will of Louis B. Walker. Pursuant to request of the contestant, the trial judge filed his findings of material facts. These findings in substance were that the testator was blind and had been for many years, but was capable of going about and transacting business. He went to the office of a friend and attorney for the purpose of having his will drawn. Notes were taken of his statement as to his testamentary wishes. From these notes the draft of the will was drawn. It then was read to the testator, who understood and approved it.…