Barber v. Wayne Circuit Judge

Plaintiffs gave notice in probate court of a contest of the will of Marion V. Beynolds, their sister. Practically all the estate was willed to charitable and religious societies outside the State. C. Oscar Strand was named executor in the will. Under Act No. 281, Pub. Acts 1923, he petitioned for and was granted authority t,o employ counsel, obtain witnesses, and to take on the prosecution of the proceeding to establish the will. The will was admitted to probate. Plaintiffs in due season filed a notice of appeal, a surety company bond running to Strand and the devisees and legatees in the…