Pagen v. Barkey

Joseph Padjan’s will was offered for probate. Objections thereto were filed by Padjan’s *279son, Anthony Pagen, and grandson, Michael. The contest was certified to the circuit court for trial by jury. At the conclusion of plaintiffs’ proofs, appellee made a motion for a directed verdict. The motion was granted, and plaintiffs appeal therefrom.

At about 7 a.m. on May 26, 1952, Joseph Padjan was taken to the emergency section of the Flint Hurley hospital and immediately placed under an oxygen tent. The will in question was signed by him about 2 p.m. on the day of entrance, after being prepared at…