Eldred v. Knowlton

This case involves tbe validity of tbe last will and testament of Ray R. J obnson, a resident of Plainwell, Allegan county. Tbe testator died August 4, 1948. Tbe instrument in question, which was executed on May 25, 1948, was prepared by Ervin T. Hinga, an attorney practicing at Plainwell. No questions are raised as to the form and manner of execution. After a bequest in the sum of $1,000 to a friend, testator devised to contestant Elizabeth Knowlton, bis niece, a bouse and lot in Plainwell. A like provision was made for tbe other contestant, a nephew of testator. Tbe residuary clause gave…