Bernard v. Francez

The defendant and his wife, Philomene Bernard, June 30, 1906, executed a reciprocal last will and testament, by which one bequeathed to the other all of the property which he or she possessed at the time of his or her death.

The wills were by separate instruments, and were executed before a notary public in the presence of the required number of witnesses.

Mrs. Bernard died on February 16, 1919, without issue, leaving as the only collateral heir, a sister, who is the plaintiff in this suit.

On February 26th the surviving husband presented the will of his wife for probate, and caused a rule to…