In re the Will of Williams

In the present proceeding we are dealing with what is termed a holograph will — a creature of statute — N. C. Code, 1935 (Michie), sec. 4144 (2), which is as follows: “Wills and testaments must be admitted to probate only in the following manner: . . . (2) In the case of a holograph will, on the oath of at least three credible witnesses, who state that they verily believe such will and every part thereof is in the handwriting of the person whose will it purports to be,, and whose name must be subscribed thereto, or inserted in some part thereof. It must further appear on the oath of some one…