Turhune v. Brookfield

The Surrogate. — Upon the return of the citation, Hannah Brookfield appeared by her counsel and claimed the right to intervene and oppose the probate of the will, on the ground that she was a legatee under a former will, as well as under the one now offered for probate. Upon the production of the former will, and the proof that it was executed by the testator in the form prescribed by law, the legatee has sufficient interest to entitle her to intervene and to oppose the probate of the will offered.

[The learned surrogate proceeded to discuss the competency of a witness, who was objected to at…