Johnston v. Laird
Wyoming Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Blume, Justice.
On August 17, 1912, William G. Johnston, hereinafter referred to as the testator, married Daisy Wilkinson, hereinafter referred to by that name. On August 5, 1918, the latter was adjudged insane and was committed to the insane asylum at Evanston, Wyoming, where she has remained ever since. On February 3, 1919, the testator made his will, which, aside from the signature and the clause signed by the witnesses, reads as follows:
“In the Name of God, Amen! I, William G. Johnston, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of human life, do now make and publish this…
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