In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of Vail

Smith, S.

James Fletcher Vail, a resident of Orange county, died leaving a paper writing offered for probate as his last will and testament. Fannie H. Brewster, a sister, and Julia Vail Many, only child of a deceased sister, have filed objections to its probate, and allege, among other things, that the execution of the same was procured by one Anna Tedford, who receives the major portion of the estate, although not related to deceased, by fraud and undue influence.

Pursuant to sections 288 and 290 of the Civil Practice Act, the contestants served notice to take the testimony of said Anna…