In re the Estate of Stern

Foley, S.

In this contested probate proceeding the validity of the will and two codicils, dated respectively April 28, 1926, January 26, 1927, and December 11, 1928, is attacked. At the close of the proceeding the proponent moved for a direction of a verdict. The motion is granted. The verdict is directed on all questions in favor of the proponent and the will and two codicils are admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the testatrix. The length of the trial and the interests of the parties require a statement of the reasons of this disposition.

*669Caroline Stern died on June 15,…