Hayes v. Israel

Taylor, Chief Justice.

This appeal arises out of an action brought in equity by plaintiff to establish an irrevocable contract to make a will. The Circuit Judge concurred with the Master’s Report, which found that mutual wills were executed by plaintiff and his deceased wife pursuant to contract. From this judgment the defendant, Lonzo Israel, is the only Appellant.

Plaintiff was married to Lizzie Hayes in 1911 and shortly thereafter he purchased a farm from her father. Plaintiff’s wife later inherited approximately 75 acres from her father adjacent to the property purchased by plaintiff. This…