Bridler v. Mitchell

This is an appeal by Walter L. Bridler, individually and as executor, from a judgment determining interests in the estate of his deceased wife, and denying to appellant the one-half interest in the estate to which he lays claim under the provisions of section 70 of the Probate Code.

The facts are not in dispute: On August 11, 1952, decedent, Elizabeth Mitchell Bridler, executed her will. Seven days later she married appellant. The pertinent provisions of her will read as follows: ‘ ‘ Second : I declare that I am a single woman and I contemplate marriage with Walter L. Bridler, and I give,…