Schroeder v. Happ

Christina Benner died, leaving a will which was admitted to probate. The first clause of the will, over which the present controversy arises, is as follows: “I do hereby name my sisters and brothers as my heirs to my property, consisting of house and lot No. 154 W. Jefferson St., to be equally divided among them share and share alike after all my expenses are paid.” Attached to the will by mucilage or like substance was a writing signed by Christina Benner to the following effect: “In foregoing ‘will’ I have made certain dispositions concerning properties located at No. 154 W. Jefferson St. I…