Bowen v. Neal

This was an application for the probate in solemn form of the will of James M. Bowen. A caveat was filed, and the case was appealed by consent from the court of ordinary to the superior court. IJpon the hearing, at the conclusion of the evidence offered by the propounder, counsel for the caveators made a motion to direct a verdict setting aside the will, on the ground that the propounder had failed to make out a prima facie ease and to establish the will; and further stated that the caveators would introduce no testimony. The court overruled this motion. Counsel for.the propounder then moved…