Prendergast v. Prendergast

The validity of the last will of Thomas Prendergast, deceased, must he tested under the provisions of articles 1574 and 1575 of the Civil Code.

These articles lay down the rules regulating the forms or formalities to be observed in making a nuncupative will by private act; and the second paragraph of the latter provides that: “ This testament is subject to no other formality than those prescribed by this and the preceding article.” 10 A. 212, Graves v. Graves.

The questions raised in this cause relate to the dictation of the will, and its presentation by the testator, accompanied by the…