Jackman v. Kasper

This case involves the proper construction of the last will and testament and two codicils thereto of Florence B. Paulson, deceased; and, since the will and codicils and the decree construing the same affect the disposition and ownership of both real and personal property, appellant prosecutes a direct appeal to this court.

The testatrix, a widow, died September 13, 1939, leaving the above-mentioned will and codicils, all of which were in her own handwriting. The will was executed November 16, 1922; the first codicil January 20, 1936; and the second codicil on July 13, 1937. At the time the…