In re the Estate of Barter

Foote, C.

— This is an appeal from a decree of distribution under the will of John Barter, deceased. The findings are as follows: “1. That on the fourth day of June, 1887, the said deceased, John Barter, made, published, and declared his last will and testament in manner following: —

‘“In the name of God, amen, I, John Barter, of the county of Humboldt, state of California, of the age of seventy-two years, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence of any person whatever, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and…