In re the Will of Halbert

Calker, S.

This proceeding is to revoke the decree entered in the surrogate’s office of Oneida county on the 3d day of December, 1894, admitting to probate, after a prolonged contest, the last will and testament of Martha B. Halbert, deceased.

Surrogate Bright, before whom the evidence was taken, died before rendering his decision, and by stipulation of all parties the ease was submitted to Surrogate Bentley, who upheld the validity of said instrument.

On the 10th day of December, 1894, a petition was filed by the contestants asking that said decree of probate be revoked, alleging, as a basis…