Zaruba v. Schumaker

MONTEITH, Chief Justice.

This action was brought by Mrs. Annie ' Schumaker, in the county court of Lavaca County, Texas, to probate the alleged last will of Mrs. Emma Zaruba, deceased, alleging that she was the sole beneficiary under such will.

The county court admitted such instrument to probate, and appellants perfected an appeal to the district court.

Appellants contested the application in both courts on two grounds: (1) Because the instrument was not executed with the formalities and solemnities and under the circumstances as required by law to make it a valid will, and (2) that applicant…