Utley v. First Congregational Church

The initial question raised in this case was whether the alleged will of Jerome A. Utley was executed in the manner prescribed by statute. CL 1948, § 702.5 (Stat Ann 1943 Eev § 27.3178 [75]). On petition for admission of the will, the probate court held in the negative and denied probate. On appeal, the circuit court reversed that order, held that the will was executed in accord with the statute, and remanded the cause to probate court for further proceedings consistent with that holding. From that, plaintiff, widow of the testator, as adverse party or contestant, appeals here. Appellees are…