Estate of Corson v. Erickson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

This is a dispute concerning.the admission of a will to probate. The merits of the controversy are not before us as the issues raised are primarily procedural in nature. Mary Lou Erickson, appellant herein, is seeking to contest the will of Clarence W. Corson, deceased.

The chronology of events is crucial and is set forth as follows:

November 17, 1975 Will in question is executed, designating John and Catherine Barnes as sole beneficiaries.

Testator dies. November 24, 1975

Petition for admission of the will filed with notice of hearing being…