In re the Application for the Probate of an Instrument Alleged to be the Will of Soden

Hoysradt,S.

Elizabeth Soden, a resident of Matteawan, died March 28, 1902, leaving ian instrument -which has been-offered for probate as her will. Probate has been opposed upon the usual grounds, but the evidence has been directed mainly-to the question of testamentary capacity.

The testatrix was, at her death, about seventy years of age, and for many years previous had been a widow. By the accumulations from her earnings, derived from domestic work, aided by the savings of her son, William, she acquired and paid for a house and lot at Matteawan, -which constitute her estate, and where she and…