Wood v. Davis

(After stating the foregoing facts.)

The single question presented for decision in the main bill of exceptions is this: Is a will properly executed where one of the attesting witnesses did not see the testator sign the instrument purporting to be his last will, and where the testator did not acknowledge to said witness that the signature to the instrument was his signature? “All -wills (except nuncupative wills) disposing of realty or personalty must be in writing signed by the party making the same, or by some other person in his presence, and by his express direction, and shall be attested…