In Re Estate of Baker
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County denying a motion to vacate and set aside a judgment of dismissal of a contest of will. James C. Rives, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. William M. Abbott, William M. Cannon, and Thomas C. Ridgway, for Appellant. James H. Blanchard, William T. Kendrick, and Will D. Gould, for Respondents.
1Opinion of the CourtHenshaw, J.
Samuel F. Baker died testate. He left heirs at law, and, amongst them, Mary J. Farrand, a sister. His will was admitted to probate in the superior court of the county of Los Angeles, and Will D. Gould was appointed executor thereof. Will D. Gould was also a residuary devisee and legatee under the will. Within one year after the will was thus admitted to probate and within the time limited by law, Mary J. Farrand filed her contest of the will, praying for a revocation 'of its probate on the ground of unsoundness of mind of the testator and the undue influence exercised upon him. While this…
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