Auerbach v. Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Lewe

delivered the opinion of the court.

Lucile Goldman and Euth Auerbach, nieces and only heirs-at-law of Carrie Eeiss, deceased, filed a complaint to set aside her will and codicil thereto, alleging as grounds the lack of mental capacity and undue influence. During the pendency of this suit Euth Auerbach died and her husband was substituted as party plaintiff. The cause was referred to a master in chancery and in conformity with his findings that the instrument and codicil here in controversy were the last will and testament of Carrie Eeiss, deceased, the chancellor…