Barr v. Closterman

The two cases named, though presenting entirely different questions, are between the same parties, grew out of the same proceeding in the probate court, were argued together, and will be disposed of together.

The original proceeding referred to, was an application made by the plaintiffs in error, to the probate court of Hamilton county, under sec. 5937, Rev. Stat., to admit to record in that court, what was claimed to be an authenticated copy of the will of one Robert Barr, deceased, admitted to probate and record in Westmoreland county. Pa., October 22, 1822.

After the filing of such…