Philpott v. Jones
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Homes District Court. — Hon. W. S. With-row, Judge. Contest over the probating of a will.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
On February 20, 1912, there was filed in tbe district court of Des Moines county, Iowa, an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of W. E. Jones. Due notice of probate was given by tbe clerk of the„court by publication, as required by section 3284 of the Code of 1897. No other or further notice was given. On the 15th day of April, 1912, Elsie Philpott and Leila Brownfield, granddaughters of the testator, appeared and filed objections, alleging as a ground therefoy that the said W. E. Jones, at the time of the execution o-f said instrument, was not competent to execute a valid…
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