Gilbert v. . Knox

That the testator, when he subscribed the will, understood the character of the instrument is conclusively established by the evidence.

There was an interval of ten years between the execution of the will and the last codicil. The will and codicils were drawn by John F. Colin, under the direction of the testator, and he attended at the house of the draughtsman and there executed them in presence of the subscribing witnesses.

The testator took possession of the will and codicils immediately after their execution, and retained them until his death.

It is equally clear that the subscribing…