In Re the Will of Brown

BROGDEN, J., dissenting; CLARKSON, J., concurring in dissent. Proceeding for probate of paper-writing, propounded as the last will and testament of George H. Brown, deceased.

The issue submitted to and answered by the jury was as follows: "Is the paper-writing, dated 5 January, 1926, propounded for probate, and every part thereof, the last will and testament of George H. Brown?" Answer: No.

From judgment on the verdict, propounder appealed to the Supreme Court. George H. Brown died at his home in the town of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C. on 16 March, 1926. He was born in said town on 3 May,…