McGonigle v. House

Peterson, Justice.

On December 26, 1940, Isabella J. Hartley died testate leaving as her sole heirs two daughters, Isabella H. House and Deborah Ann G. McGonigle. The decedent’s purported last will, dated May 8, 1939, was offered for probate by Isabella, who was named therein as executrix and as a devisee and legatee. Deborah, who was also named therein as a devisee and legatee, filed objections to the allowance and probate of the will.

Later, on May 1, 1941, the two daughters, who were the only parties interested, entered into a contract by the terms of which they agreed to compromise and…