In Re Estate of John Eklund

Appeal by Alexander Nilsson and Mathilda K. Engdahl from an order of the district court denying motion for a new trial.

John Eklund, born in Sweden, a naturalized citizen of the United States, died without issue on January 20,1918, in Watonwan county, leaving property therein worth upwards of $20,000. On June 13, 1894, he made his last will and testament in which he devised and bequeathed to his wife, Hannah Eklund, her heirs and assigns forever, all of his property. On the same date Hannah Eklund made her will, similar in terms, in which she named John Eklund, his heirs and assigns forever,…