In re the Estate of Doyle
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of Mr. Justice- Mc-Kinstry.
1Opinion of the CourtMcKinstby, J.
— A petition for the admission to probate of an instrument as the last will and testament of Michael Doyle, deceased, was presented to the Superior Court by William R. Doyle, named as executor therein.
Richard Doyle, brother of deceased, filed his written opposition to the probate, stating, as ground of opposition, that " the deceased did not make, sign, publish, or declare, as his last will,” the instrument propounded.
No demurrer was interposed to the written opposition, nor was any written answer thereto filed or served.
*566The Superior Court tried “ the contest,” and decided and adjudged that…
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