McComas v. Hull

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

John McComas died July 30, 1927, and his will was probated shortly thereafter. Just before the five-year limitations expired, this contest of his will was instituted by three of his grandchildren, the children of a deceased daughter, who were bequeathed only $1 each. By agreement the case was continued from time to time and not tried until October, 1936. By similar amicable practice, the appeal here was not made ready for submission until recently. Now eleven years after the testator’s death it is necessary to reverse the judgment which…