In Re Fine's Estate

On October 25, 1924, Samuel Berk presented for probate in the Wayne probate court an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin Fine. It was contested by brothers and sisters and nephews of deceased on the ground that the signature to the will was a forgery. The issue was tried before the court and jury. The verdict and judgment disallowed the will. The proponent has brought error.

Benjamin Fine was 48 years of age at the time of his death. He had been engaged in the building of apartment houses in the city of Detroit, and had accumulated considerable property. He left…