Jersey v. Jersey
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Macomb; Tucker, J. Sarah M. Jersey presented for probate the last will and testament of Wellington Jersey, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and William W. Jersey and others appealed to the circuit court. There was j udgment for proponent on a verdict directed by the court, and' contestants bring error. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
Two questions are presented upon the record — one whether there was any evidence affecting the validity of the will which should have taken the case to the jury; the other whether the estate and interest created by the will had lapsed.
1. As to the first proposition, it is claimed by contestants that there was evidence tending to prove (a) that the instrument sought to be probated had been altered after its execution; (6) that testator was mentally incompetent; (c) that the will was procured by fraud and undue influence.(a) The original will is returned to this court. It is asserted that the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Rood v. HoveyMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- Hoban v. CampauMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- Wilson v. Estate of HotchkissMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
3Cited by7 opinions
- In re Ward's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Tillson v. HollowayNebraska Supreme Court · 1912
- Graunke v. GraunkeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1924
- In Re Gzella's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1933
- In Re Reid's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1929
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