Estate of Burns

Certain of the heirs of Clara Northway Burns, deceased, contested her will after probate, and they appeal from a judgment against them following the granting of proponents’ motion for nonsuit.

By her will, dated September 13, 1934, Clara Northway Burns sought to dispose of an estate valued at approximately a half million dollars. Under the terms of her will, decedent bequeathed the sum of $7,500 in $1500 bequests to each of five friends. With the exception of a diamond ring and pin given to second cousins, her jewelry and other personal ef feets were bequeathed to friends, as were her home and…