Bouthemy v. Dreux

Porter, J.*

delivered the opinion of the court. This action is brought by the heirs Pierre Bouthemy, deceased, to annul and set aside his last will and testament; or, in case it is declared valid, to have certain legacies granted by it avoided, and the executor compelled to render an account of his administration. The case has been already before us, and was remanded for further proceedings. 10 Martin, 1.

It has been tried on its merits. The district court gave judgment for the defendants, and the plaintiff's have appealed.

In this court, they have relied on the following grounds for the…