Chandler v. St. Mary's College of Oakland

THE COURT.

After further consideration of this cause, we are satisfied to readopt the opinion of Mr. Justice Preston, formerly rendered herein, which is as follows, to wit:

“Appeal from order admitting to probate a purported will of decedent dated March 27, 1929, and denying admis sion to probate of a purported will dated December 13, 1928. The question is whether the testatrix intended the later instrument to be a codicil to the earlier one or whether she intended it to stand alone as her last will and testament.

“The testatrix, Hermina .Peralta Dargie, a resident of Alameda county, passed away…