In re the Estate of Sheridan

Hartshorns, C. P. J.

Since the surrogate has adjudged that doubts arise upon the face of the proposed will, the cause was referred to this court. The issue is whether a testamentary letter, written by a soldier, since deceased, under conditions hereafter stated, constitutes what is commonly known as a soldier’s will.

^ On August 13th, 1943, John A. Sheridan, the decedent, was inducted into the Army of the United States under the Selective Service Act, 50 U. S. C. A. Appendix, §§ 301, et seq. The same day he was released from active duty till August 36th, under orders providing that he proceed…