Gregory v. Colorado National Bank

This case was brought by William J. Gregory, a nephew and heir at law of Rachel M. Schleier, deceased, to contest the validity of a portion of her will. The objection was overruled in the county court and the will in its entirety was admitted to probate. Gregory appealed to the district court with the same result; he prosecutes error to review the judgment.

The will first makes provision for the payment of debts and the distribution of numerous specific gifts, including one in the sum of $1,000 to Gregory, none of Avhich are disputed. His objection goes to the seventh item, the residue clause…