In Re Bragg's Estate

Statement of the Case.

This is an appeal from an order disallowing probate of the purported last will and testament of Sallie Marston Bragg, deceased, because of its alleged improper execution. Contestants are natural heirs of the deceased. Contestee Helen Daems is a devisee named in the purported will, and contestee L.R. Daems is the purported named executor.

The executor filed his petition for probate of the purported will on March 4, 1937, which was set for hearing on March 15 thereafter. On this latter date the testimony, in affidavit form, of the subscribing witnesses, M.J. O'Connell and…