Collins v. Woodhams

This is an appeal from an order revoking the probate of the will of Betsey H. Collins, deceased.

The appellant has no interest in the estate except such as arises from the fact that he is the duly appointed and qualified executor of the will previously admitted to probate. The will provides for several legacies, and devises the residue of the property to the contestant. Respondent contends that the executor is not a party aggrieved and, hence, that he cannot maintain this appeal. This proposition is not well taken. When a will has been admitted to probate and the executor is duly appointed and…