Weissich v. Behrens
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County denying the probate of a will. M. H. Hyland, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
CHIPMAN, C.
Appeal by Caroline Weissich, a legatee under the alleged olographic will of Jacob (sometimes known as James) Behrens, deceased, from an order of the superior court of Santa Clara county denying the probate of the will. Grounds of opposition to the probate were filed by E. E. Cothran, Esq., appointed by the court as attorney for absent heirs, on behalf of Henry and Augusta Behrens, claiming to be brother and sister of deceased. Th'e will bears a date written between the body of the wdll and the signature in the following form: “Febr. 12, ’98.”- No issue is raised as to the…
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