Whiting v. Bertram, Sr., Exrs.

OPINION

By MATTHEWS, J.

The action is one seeking the construction of the will of Estelle C. Brockman.

• The Common Pleas-Court entered a de-' cree construing the will, and the plaintiff has taken the necessary proceedings to bring the case -to this court On appeal, if it is an appealable case. As that' question -involves the jurisdiction of the court, and its authority -to hear and determine the-issues between the parties, it must be examined and settled before the merits .of the case are considered.

This court has jurisdiction on appeal-in chancery cases only. The constitution does not, arid…