Fleshner v. Copeland

The circuit court of Coles County entered a final order, on motion of certain defendants, which dismissed the complaint to contest the validity of the will of Anna May Brewster. A freehold was involved and a direct appeal brought to this court.

The will was admitted to probate on October 27, 1955, and J. E. Reeser was appointed and qualified as executor. Plaintiffs filed the complaint on July 25, 1956, when a request for summons was filed, and summons issued.

All necessary parties defendant, over 20 in number, with the exception of J. E. Reeser, as executor, were listed in the caption of the…