Reel v. . Reel

We are of opinion that a new trial should be granted, because the declarations of the alleged testator were rejected. What weight they might have had with the jury it is not our province to decide; but, coming from a source not interested to declare anything but the truth, and not affecting the rights of others (for no one here could have an interest in the will), we are at a loss to perceive any solid grounds for their rejection, as the ascertainment of truth is the object of all trials.

The reasons assigned by the presiding judge are, in our opinions, entirely insufficient, although he is…