Debaillon v. Fuselier

' This case is before us on an application for a .writ of review. The relators, who were the defendants in the suit in the district court, are the universal legatees of the late Auguste Debaillon, named in what purports to be his last will and testament. The suit was brought by his brothers and sisters, who were his heirs at law, to annul the will. The district court declared the will invalid, and the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment.

The will is in the form of a nuncupative testament by public act. Article 157S of the Civil Code requires that this form of testament must be dictated by…