In Re Estate of Rider

OPINION OF THE COURT

EAGEN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the final decree of the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming County, Orphans’ Court Division. Appellant contests the application of the Act of May 23, 1887, P.L. 158, § 5(e), 28 P.S. § 322 (1958) [hereinafter: Dead Man’s Statute] 1 to his testimony in support of his claim of sole ownership of certain farm machinery, equipment and livestock. Appellant is the son of the testator, Lester Rider. Testator and appellant operated a dairy farm in partnership. Appellant claims sole ownership of the dairy herd and of farm machinery and…