In Re the Estate of Grant

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

COKE, C. J.

This appeal, prosecuted by the Territory of Hawaii, through the attorney general, involves the personal estate of Beatrice Grant, who died at Lanikai, Oahu, on or about July 1, 1937.

Shortly following the death of Miss Grant a holographic will written and executed by her and dated June 17, 1937, was discovered among her effects and was offered for probate in the circuit court of the first judicial circuit by Mrs. Ella Holohan of Honolulu who is named as the sole legatee in the will. In her petition Mrs. Holohan alleged that Miss Grant died in Honolulu and at…