Heirs of Philbrick v. Spangler

The deceased, Samuel W. Philbrick, left a will, in the olographic form. The instrument reads as follows :

“ Should I die during this sickness, Mr. George- S. Kaus/er will send to my father, Samuel Philbrick, Skowhegan, Maine, one thousand dollars, the balance of my property to be given Isabel Spangler, 1 call her my wife."

“ Lafayette, December 2d, 1852."

(Signed) “ Samuel W. Philbrioic.”

The validity of this will is attacked by the legal heirs of the testator on the grounds, 1st, that it was written in pencil; 2dly, that the testator was not in his right mind when the will was written ; 3dly,…