In Re Hagemeier's Estate

This appeal has developed by reason of an offer for probate of the claimed last will and testament of William F. Hagemeier. It was maintained by the objector to this will that it had not been properly witnessed. The interested parties waived trial by a jury and the matters in controversy were submitted to the trial court. It held, that the purported will had not been witnessed by two competent persons in the manner as required by statute and was not entitled to be admitted to probate. The proponent has appealed.

William F. Hagemeier owned and operated a tavern in Burlington, Iowa, where he…