Hemrich v. Hemrich

Katherine Hemrich died in the year 1919, leaving a last will which, by its terms, disposed of all her estate and named Louis and Alvin Hemrich as executors. After the will was admitted to probate, appellants intervened and contested it on the ground of lack of testamentary capacity on the part of the testator, and undue influence. Just before the contest came on for trial, the parties interested agreed upon a compromise settlement, and thereupon entered into, and individually signed, the following written agreement disposing of the entire estate:

*668“Whereas, a dispute has arisen herein between…