In re the Probate of the Will of Patterson

Rubenstein, S.

The issues in this contested probate proceeding were tried before the court without a jury. The propounded instrument is dated February 21, 1949, and decedent died November 13, 1951. Upon the proof, the court is completely satisfied that the instrument' was executed as required by section 21 of the Decedent Estate Law. The matters which are urged by contestant pertain to decedent’s competency to make a will and alleged undue influence practiced upon her.

The first of these matters may be disposed of summarily. The testimony of the doctors who were called to dispute decedent’s…